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Organized at Washington, D. C, April 23, 1890. 



Annual (Cnnb^nlinnB 



Boston, A[as*=i., x\ugust 14, 1890. 
Detroit, Mich., August 6, 1891. 
Washington, D. C, September 21, 1892, 
New York, N. Y., October 16, 1893. 
New York, N. Y., October 22, 1894. 
Philadelphia, Pa., April 9, 1895. 
Boston, Mass., June 17, 1896. 
Scranton, Pa., June 9, 1897. 
Burlington, Vt., July 19, 1899. 
Brooklyn, N. Y., September 12, 1900. 
Buffalo, N. Y., October 9-10, 1901. 
Philadelphia, Pa., November 6-7, 1902. 
Gettysburg, Pa., October 13-14, 1903. 
Atlantic City, N. J., September 21-22, 1904. 






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1304-1905 



LlEwkllyn G. Estes, Washington, D. C Commander 

Died February 21, 1905; Succeeded by 
J. C. Julius Langbein, Senior Vice-Commander as. .Commander 
JAMES M. ScHOON MAKER, Pittsburg, Pa., 

Jnnior Vice Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

Alexander Scott, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

N D. Preston. Philadelphia, Pa Quartermaster 

r^IosKS VealE, Philadelphia, Pa Jmi^e Advocate 

Gabriel Grant, M. D,, New York Surgeon 

Peter F. RaEEerty, New York Inspector 

St. Clair A. Mulholland, Philadelphia, Pa Historian 

Executive Committee.— John C. Black, Washington, D. C, 

Chairman; L. M. Kellev, Washington, D. G; William L. 

Hill, U. S. N. ; Edwin IVL Truell, Washington, D. C. ; Herbert 

B. Brush, 2d Class, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



19113-1904 



Oliver O. Howard, Burlington, Vt Commander 

William L. Hill, care Navy Dept., Washington, D. C, 

Senior Vice-Commander 

J. C. Julius Langbein, New York Junior Vice-Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

Theodore S. Peck, Burlington, Vt Adjutant 

Noble D. Preston, Philadelphia, Pa Quarterniasiev 

Horatio C. King, Brooklyn, N. Y Judge Advocate 

Gabriel Grant, M. D., New York Surgeon 

Alexander Scott, Washington, D. C Inspector 

St. Clair A. Mulholland, Philadelphia, Pa Historian 

Executive Committee.— George W. Brush, Brooklyn, N. Y. , 
Chairman ; George W. Mindil, New York City ; Patrick De 
Lacy, Scranton, Pa. ; John Brosnan, Brooklyn, N. Y. ; Patrick 
J. Kyle, Charlestown, Mass. 



1902-1903 



Daniel E. Sickles, New York Commander 

L. G. EsTES^ Washington, D. C Senior Vice-Coynmander 

J. O. Gregg, Great Falls, Mont Junior Vice-Commander 

Rev, W. S. Hubbell, New York Chaplain 

Horatio C. King, New York Adjutant 

Noble D. Preston, Philadelphia, Pa Quartermaster 

Hazard Stevens, Boston, Mass Judqe Advocate 

J. B. Fassitt, Norfolk, Conn Inspector 

Gabriel Grant, New York Surgeon 

F. G. ButterFiELD, Derby Line, Vt Historian 

Executive Committee. — George W. Brush, Brooklyn, N. Y., 
Chairman ; George W. Mindil, New York City ; W. L. Heer- 
mance. New York City; St. Clair A. Mulholland, Philadel- 
phia, Pa.; Marion T. Anderson, Washington, D. C. 

1901-1902 

MosES VealE, Philadelphia, Pa Commander 

Patrick J. Kyle, Charlestown, Mass. . .Senior Vice -Commander 

Charles A. Orr, Buffalo, N. Y Jimior Vice-Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

Wm. J. Wray, Philadelphia, Pa Adjutant 

Charles A. Clark, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Judge Advocate 

Gabriel Grant, M. D., New York, N. Y Surgeon 

Noble D. Preston, Philadelphia, Pa Quartermaster 

Wm. L. Hill, Portsmouth, N. H Inspector 

J. Madison Drake, Elizabeth, N. J Historian 

Executive Committee.— Stephen P. Corliss, Anbany, N. Y., 
Chairman; M. Emmet Urell, Washington, D. C. ; Sylvester 
H. Martin, Philadelphia, Pa. ; John C. Hunterson, Philadel- 
phia, Pa. ; John F. Mackie, Philadelphia, Pa. 

1900-1901 



George W. Brush, M. D., Brooklyn, N. Y Commander 

MosES VealE, Philadelphia, Pa Senior Vice-Commander 

Patrick J. Kyle, Boston, Mass Junior Vice-Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

Llewellyn G. Estes, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

Walter Thorn, Brooklyn, N. Y Judge Advocate 

Henri LeF. Brown, Jamestown, N. Y Inspector 

J. Madison Drake, Elizabeth, N. J Historian 

Executive Committee.— Horatio C. King, Brooklyn, N. Y., 

Chairman ; Stephen P. Corliss, Albany, N. Y. ; George W. 

Mindil, New York City ; John J. Toffey, Jersey City, N. J. ; 

George E. Albee, U. S. A., New Haven, Conn. 



lB99-19Dn 



Th^odorb: S. PiecK, Burlington, Vt Commander 

Geo. W. Brush, M. D., Brooklyn, N. Y. .Senior Vice-Commander 

John W. Heard, U. S. A Junior Vice -Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

Llewellyn G. Estes, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

Samuel A. PingrEE, Hartford, Vt Judge Advocate 

Geo. W. Mindil, New York City Inspector 

Gabriel Grant, M. D., New York City Surgeon 

J. Madison Drake, Elizabeth, N. J Historian 

Executive Committee. — Moses Veale, Philadelphia, Pa., Chair- 
man; William J. Wray, Philadelphia, Pa. ;, George G. Bene- 
dict, Burlington, Vt. ; Stephen P. CorHss, Albany, N. Y. ; 
Erastus W. Jewett, Swanton, Vt. 



XB9r-i89a-ia99 



Amos J. Cummings, New York City Commander 

Patrick De Lacy, Scranton, Pa Senior Vice-Commander 

J. Parke Postles, Wilmington, Del. . . Junior Vice-Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

M. Emmet Urell, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

Llewellyn G. Estes, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

Matthew S. Quay, Beaver, Pa Judge Advocate 

Edmund Rice, U. S. A Inspector 

J. Madison Drake, Elizabeth, N. J Historian 

Jacob F. Raub, Washington, D. C Surgeon 

Executive Committee. — Moses Veale, Philadelphia, Pa., Chair- 
man ; William J. Wray, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Sylvester H. 
Martin, Philadelphia, Pa. ; John D. Terry, New York City ; 
Stephen P. Corliss, Albany, N. Y. 



iBflfi-iasr 

Nelson A. Miles, U. S. A., Washington, D. C Commander 

Theodore S. Peck, Burlington, Vt Senior Vice-Commander 

Bartholomew Diggixs, Washington, D. C, 

Junior J Ice-Commander 

James Miller, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

John TwEEdalE, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

James R. Durham, \\'ashington, D. C Quartermaster 

Moses A. Luce, San Diego, Cal Judge Advocate 

Edmund Rice, U. S. A., Atlanta, Ga Inspector 

Jacob F. Raub, M. D., Washington, D. C Surgeon 

Charles M. Betts, Philadelphia, Pa Jlistorian 

Executive Committee. — Charles PI. Smith, U. S. A., Washing- 
ton, D. C, Chairman ; Adelbert Ames, Lowell, Mass. ; St. 
Clair A. Mulholland, Philadelphia, Pa,; Amos J. Cummings, 
New York City; Wm. L. Hill, Portsmouth, N.'H. 

Charles M. Betts, Philadelphia, Pa : . . .Commaiider 

John H. Cook, New York City Senior J^ ice-Commander 

Richard S. Stout, Owego, N. Y Junior Vice-Commander 

Edmund English, Philadelphia, Pa Chaplain 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

William J. Wray, Philadelphia, Pa Adjutant 

Samuel E. Pingree, Hartford, Vt Judge Advocate 

Llewellyn G. Estes, Alexandria, Va Inspector 

Edward N. Whittier, M. D., Boston, Mass Surgeon 

Julius Stahel, Washington, D. C Historian 

Executive Committee. — Moses \"eale, Philadelphia, Pa., Chair- 
man ; Noble D. Preston, Philadelphia, Pa. ; Orson W. Ben- 
net, Philadelphia, Pa. ; George Green, Troy, Ohio ; M. Emmet 
Urell, Washington, D. C. 

1B94-1B95 

Charles H. T. Collis, New York Commander 

Robert L. Orr, Philadelphia, Pa Senior J'^ice-Commander 

Cornelius Cronin, New York Junior Vice-Commander 

Llewellyn P. Norton, New York Chaplain 

John D. Terry, New York Adjutant 

Felix Brannigan, Washington, D. C Judge Advocate 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

Edward M. Knox^ New York Inspector 

Stephen Pierson, New Jersey Surgeon 

Julius Stahel, New York Historian 

Executive Committee. — John H. Cook, New York City, Chair- 
man ; Abram P. Haring, New York City ; James Quinlan, 
New York Citv ; Joel H. Lvman, Randolph, N. Y. ; Charles 
M. Betts, Philadelphia, Pa.' 



ia93-iBg4 



Jamks R. O'Bkirne, New York Commander 

Robert L. Orr, Philadelphia, Pa Senior Vice-Commander 

Ale^xander Mack, Connecticut Junior Vice-Commander 

Lle;we:i.IvYn p. Norton, New York Chaplain 

George W. Mindil, New York Adjutant 

Felix Brannigan, Washington, D. C Judge Advocate 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

Edward M. Knox, New York Inspector 

Stephen Pierson, New Jersey Surgeon 

Amos J. Cummings, New York Historian 

Executive Committee. — James Quinlan, New York City, Chair- 
man ; Wheelock G. Veazey, Washington, D. C. ; John H. 
Cook, New York City ; Abram P. Haring, New York Citv ; 
Harvey M. Munsel, New York City. 

1B92-1B33 



M. A. Dielon, Washington, D. C Commander 

James Quinlan, New York Senior Vice-Commander 

Alex. Mack, New London, Conn Junior Vice-Commander 

Dr. J. K. L. Dungan, DeWitt, Neb Surgeon 

F. M. Cunningham, Ohiopyle, Pa Chaplain 

James I. Christiancy, Washington, D. C Adjutant 

James A. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster 

John H. Cook, New York Judge Advocate 

George D. Sidman, Washington, D. C Inspector 

J. Madison Cutts, Washington, D. C Historian 

Executive Committee.— J^ Madison Cntts, Washington, D. C, 
Chairman; Edwin M. Truell, Washington, D. C^; Wheelock 
G. Veazey, Washington, D. C. ; Felix Brannigan, Washing- 
ton, D. C. ; Bartholomew Diggins, Washington, D. C. 



IB91-1B02 

Frank M. Whitman, Boston, Mass Commander in Chief 

Patrick Mullin, Baltimore, Md rst Vice-Commander 

Louis Richards, New York 2nd Vice-Commander 

Joseph S. Manning, Boston, Mass Adjutant General 

Felix Brannigan, Washington, D. C. . Judge Advocate General 
James R. Durham, Washington, D. C. . . .Quartermaster General 

Horace L. Piper,, Washington, D. C '^.Commissary General 

Joseph Vantine, New Castle, Del Inspector General 

Franklin Johndro, Bay City, Mich. Surgeon General 

Andrew S. Bryant, Springfield, Mass \.. .Chaplain 



IBBQlB^l 



M. A. Dillon, Washington, D. C Commander in Chief 

Edwin M. True^ll, Washington, D. C ist Vice-Commander 

Louis Richards, New York 2nd Vice-Commander 

Leopold Karpe^lES, Washington, D. C Surgeon General 

A. S. Bryant, Springfield, Mass Chaplain 

Thomas M. Reed, Washington, D. C Adjutant General 

Horace L. Piper, Washington, D. C Commissary General 

James R. Durham, Washington, D. C Quartermaster General 

Felix Brannigan, Washington, D. C. . Judge Advocate General 
O. P. Caruanna, Washington, D. C Inspector General 



IBflfl 



M. A. Dillon, Washington, D. C Commander in Chief 

Edwin M. TruELL, Washington, D. C ist Vice-Commander 

Cyrus B. Lower, Washington, D. C 2nd Vice-Commander 

Thomas M. Reed, Washington, D. C Adjutant General 

Felix Brannigan, Washington, D. C. . .Judge Advocate General 
James R. Durham, Washington, D. C. . . .Quartermaster General 

William Wilson, Presidio, Cal Inspector General 

Leopold KarpelES, Washington, D. C Surgeon General 



Qlompamnns nf ll|p 3FtrBt OIlaBH 



Adams, John M., Gunnery Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps, 
Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Md. 

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, assist- 
ing to carry a wounded officer from the held, under a heavy hre, at 
the battle of Tientsin, July 13, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901. 



Albee, George E., Captain U. S. A., retired, 356 Howard 
Avenue, New Haven, Conn. 

Attacked with two men a force of eleven Indians, drove them 
from the hills and reconnoitered the country beyond. 
Brazos River, Texas, Oct. 28, 1869. 
Medal awarded Jan. 18, 1894, as ist Lieutenant 24th 
U. S. Infantry. 



Allen, James, Corporal Co. F, i6th N. Y. Infantry, 173 
S. Wabasha St., St. Paul, Minn. 

Capture of flag of i6th Georgia Infantry, C. S. A. 
South Mountain, Md., Sept. 14, 1862. 
Medal awarded Sept. 11, 1890, as private. 



Ames, Adelbert, Brigadier General U. S. Vols., 333 An- 
dover St., Lowell, Mass. 

Remained upon the field in command of a section of Griffin's 
Battery, directing its fire after being severely wounded, and refusing 
to leave the field until too weak to sit upon the caisson, where he had 
been placed by men of his command. 
Bull Run, Va., July 21, 1861. 

Medal awarded June 22, 1894, as ist Lieutenant 5th 
U. S. Artillery. 



Anderson, Everitt W., Sergeant Co. M, 15th Pa. Cavalry, 
(Commisisioned as ist Lieutenant Co. G, i8th Pa. Cavalry, 
but not mustered), Phoenixville, Pa. 

Captured, single handed, a Confederate General, during a charge 
upon the enemy. 

Crosby's Creek, Tenn., Jan. 14, 1864. 
Medal awarded Dec. 3, 1894. 



Anderson, Thomas, Corporal Co. I, ist W. Va. Cavalry, 
Scenery Hill, Washington Co., Pa., R. F. D. No. 17. 
Capture of Confederate flag. 
Appomattox Station, Va., April 8, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 3, 1865. 



Archer, James W., ist Lieutenant and Adjutant, 59th Ind. 
Infantry, 1454 Corcoran St., Washington, D. C. 

Voluntarily took command of another regiment, with the consent 
of one or more of his seniors, who were present, rallied the com- 
mand and led it in the assault. 

Corinth, Miss., Oct. 4, 1862. 
Medal awarded August 2, 1897. 

Archinal, William, Corporal Co. I, 30th Ohio Infantry, 
20 Overbrook Ave., Trenton, N. J. 

Gallantry in the charge of the volunteer storming party. 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 10, 1894. 

Austin, William G., Sergeant Troop E, 7th U. S. Cavalry, 
406 West Gwinnett St., Savannah, Ga. 

While concealed in a ravine, assisted men on the skirmish line, 
directing their fire, etc., and using every effort to dislodge the enemy. 
Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak., Dec. 29, 1890. 
Medal awarded June 27, 1891. 

Avery, William Y., First Class by Inheritance, Son of 
Original First Class Companion William B. Avery, deceased. 
Care of New York Ship-building Co., Camden, N. J. 

Avery, William B., Captain ist N. Y. Marine Artil- 
lery, deceased. Record : 

Handled his battery with greatest coolness amidst the hottest 
fire. 

Tranters Creek, N. C, June 5, 1862. 

Medal awarded Sept. 2, 1893, as Lieutenant. 

Baker, Benjamin F., Coxswain U. S. N., U. S. R. S. Frank- 
lin, care Navy Dept., Washington, D. C, or 19 Clifton St., 
Berkley, Va. 

Gallantry in cutting cables, under fire from the enemy, at Cien- 
fuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 

Baker, Edward L., 2d Lieutenant Philippine Scouts, U. 
S. A., care War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Left cover and under fire rescued a wounded comrade from 
drowning. 

Santiago, Cuba, July i, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 3, 1902, as Sergeant Major loth 

U. S. Cavalry. 

Barker, E. C, First Class in Succession, Son of Original 
First Class Companion Nathaniel C. Barker, deceased, no 
State St., Boston, Mass. 

Barker, Nathaniel C, Sergeant Co. E., nth N. H. In- 
fantry, deceased. Record : 

Six color-bearers of the regiment having been killed, he volun- 
tarily took both flags of the regiment and carried them through the 
remainder of the battle. 

Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 23, 1897. 



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Batchelder, George N., First Class Companion by Inher- 
itance, nephew of Original First Class Companion Richard 
N. Batchelder, deceased. Care of E. H. Rollins & Sons, 335 
Pine St., San Francisco, Cal. 

Batchelder, Richard N., Quarter Master General of 
U. S. A., deceasied. Record : 

Being ordered to move his trains by a continuous day-and-night 

march, and without the usual mihtary escort, armed his teamsters 

and personally commanded them, successfully fighting against heavy 

odds and bringing his trains through without the loss of a wagon. 

Between Catlett and Fairfax Stations, Va., Oct. 13 

to 15, 1863. 

Medal awarded May 20, 1895, as Lieutenant Colonel 
and Chief Quartermaster 2d Corps. 



Bates, Delavan, Colonel 30th U. S. C. T., Brevet Brigadier 
General U. S. Vols., Aurora, Hamilton Co., Neb. 

Gallantry in action where he fell, shot through the face, at the 
head of his regiment. 

Cemetery Hill, Va., July 30, 1804 
Medal awarded June 22, 1891. 



Beattie, Alexander M., Captain Co. F, 3d Vt. Infantry, 
Lancaster, N. H. 

Removed, under a hot fire, a wounded member of his command 
to a place of safety. 

Cold Harbor, Va., June 5, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 25, 1894. 



Beckwith, Wallace A., Private Co. F, 21st Conn. Infantry, 
No. 8 Coit St., New London, Conn. 

Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, 
serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement. 
Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. 
Medal awarded Feb. 15, 1897. 



Beddows, Richard, 34th N. Y. Independent Battery, 51 S. 
High St., Mt. Vernon, N. Y. 

Brought his guidon off in safety under a heavy fire of musketry, 
after he had lost it by his horse becoming furious from the bursting 
of a shell. 

Spottsylvania C. H., Va., May 18, 1864. 
Medal awarded July 10, 1896. 



Beech, John P., Sergeant Co. B, 4th N. J. Infantrv, 536 
S. Warren St., Trenton, N. J. 

Voluntarily assisted in working the guns of a battery, all the 
members of which had been killed or wounded. 

Spottsylvania Court House, Va., May 12, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 5, 1894. 



Benedict, George G., 2nd Lieutenant Co. C, 12th Vermont 
Infantry, and A. D. C. on staff of 2nd Vermont Brigade, Bur- 
lington, Vt. 

Passed through a murderous fire of grape and canister in de- 
livering orders, and reformed the crowded lines. 
Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded June 27, 1892. 



Bennett, William T., First Class Companion in Succes- 
sion, Son of Original First Class Companion O. W. Bennett, 
Cripple Creek, Col. 

Bennett, Orson W., Captain Co. A, I02d U. S. C. T., 
deceased. Record : 

After several unsuccessful efforts to recover three pieces of 
abandoned artillery, this officer gallantly led a small force fully 100 
yards in advance of the Union lines, and brought in the guns, pre- 
venting their capture. 

Honey Hill, S. C, Nov. 30, 1864. 

Medal awarded March 9, 1887, as ist Lieutenant. 



Berg, George F., Electrician Sergeant U. S. A., Fort 
Banks, Winthrop, Mass. 

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front 
of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. 
El Caney, Cuba, July i, 1898. 

Medal awarded June 22, 1899, to George Burg, as 
private, Co. C, 17th U. S. Infantry. 



Betts, Charles M., Lieutenant Colonel 15th Fenna. Cav- 
alrv, Past Commander Medal of Honor Legion, Real Estate 
Trust Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

With a force of but seventy-five men, while on a scouting expe- 
dition, by a judicious disposition of his men, surprised and cap- 
tured an entire battalion of the enemy's cavalry. 
Near Greensboro, N. C, April 11, 1865. 
Medal awarded Oct. 10, 1892. 



Beyer, Albert, Master-at-Arms, ist Class U. S. N., U. S. 
R. S. Franklin, Navy Yard, Norfolk, Va. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables under fire from the 
enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899, as Coxswain of Steam 
Launch U. S. N. 



Bickford, Henry H., Corporal Co. E, 8th N. Y. Cavalry, 
Johnson's Creek, Niagara Co., N. Y. 
Recapture of flag. 

Waynesboro, Va., March 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded March 26, 1865. 



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Binder, Richard, Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps, 35 S. 13th 
St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Personal valor at Fort Fisher, N. C, Dec. 25, 1864, and Jan. 
13, 14 and IS, 1865. 

Medal awarded Oct. 7, 1870, as Captain of a gun, on 
U. S. S. Ticonderoga. 



Bingham, Henry H., Major and Judge Advocate U. S. 
Vols., Brevet Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols., 315 S. 12th St., Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

Rallied and led into action a portion of the troops who had given 
way under the fierce assaults of the enemy. 
" Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864. 
Medal awarded August 31, 1893. 



Bishop, Francis A., Corporal Co. C and G, 57th Pa. In- 
fantry, Blanchard, Isabella Co., Mich. 

Capture of flag. 

Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. 

Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864, as private, Co. C, 57th 
Pa. Infantry. 



Black, John C, Colonel 37th Illinois Infantry, Brevet 
Brigadier General, U. S. Volunteers, care Civil Service Com- 
mission, Washington, D. C. 

Gallantly charged the position of the enemy at the head of his 
regiment, after two other regiments had been repulsed and driven 
down the hill, and captured a battery ; was severely wounded. 
Prairie Grave, Arkansas, Dec. 7, 1862. 
Medal awarded Oct. 31, 1893, as Lieut. -Colonel. 



Blackwood, William R. D., Surgeon (Major) 48th Pa. 
Infantrv, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel U. S. V., 852 N. 23rd St., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field 
while under heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond 
the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished 
gallantry. 

Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded July 21, 1897. 



Bliss, George N., Captain Co. C, ist R. I. Cavalry, 19 
College St., Providence, R. 1. 

While in command of the provost guard in the village, he saw 
the Union lines returning before the attack of a greatly superior 
force of the enemy, mustered his guard, and without orders, joined 
in the defense and charged the enemy without support. He re- 
ceived three saber wounds, his horse was shot, and he was taken 
prisoner. 

Waynesboro, Va., Sept. 28, 1864. 

Medal awarded Aug. 3, 1897. 



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Blodgett, Wells H., Colonel 48th Missouri Infantry, 5129 
Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 

With a single orderly, captured an armed picket of eight men 
and marched them in, prisoners. 

Newtonia, Mo., Sept. 30, 1862. 

Medal awarded Feb. 15, 1894, as ist Lieutenant Co. 
D. 37th Illinois Infantry. 

Blume, Robert, Boatswain, L^. S. S. Cincinnati, 470 Stan- 
hope St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 

Bonebrake, Henry G., Lieutenant Co. G, 17th Pa. Cav- 
alry, 25 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. 
Capture of flag. 

Five Forks, Va., April i, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 3, 1865. 

Boody, Robert M., ist Lieutenant Co. B, 40th N. Y. In- 
fantry (Mozart Regiment), Belvidere Road, Haverhill, Mass. 
This soldier, then a corporal, at great personal risk, voluntarily 
saved the lives of and brought from the battle-field two wounded 
comrades. 

Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862. 

Voluntarily, and at great personal risk, brought from the field 
of battle and saved the life of Capt. George B. Carse, Co. C, For- 
tieth New York Volunteer Infantry. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 2, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 8, 1896, as Corporal at Williams- 
burg, Va., and ist Sergeant at Chancellorsville, Va. 

Boon, Hugh P., Captain Co. B, ist W. Va. Cavalry, 
Brevet Major U. S. V., 217 Jefferson Ave., Washington, Pa. 
Capture of flag. 

Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 3, 1865. 



boss, Orlando P., Sergeant Co. F, 25th Mass. Infantry, 'jy 
Payson St., Fitchburg, Mass. 

Rescued his lieutenant, who was lying between the lines mor- 
tally wounded ; this under a heavy fire of the enemy. 
Cold Harbor, Va., June 3, 1864. 
Medal awarded May 10, 1888, as Corporal. 



Bradley, Hon. Thomas W., Captain Co. H, 124th N. Y. 
Infantry, Brevet Major U. S. V., Walden, Orange Co., N. Y. 
Volunteered in response to a call, and alone, in the face of a 
heavy fire of musketry and canister, went and procured ammunition 
for the use of his comrades. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded June 10, 1896, as Sergeant. 



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Brosnan, John, Sergeant Co. E, 164th N. Y. Infantry, 381 
Third St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Rescued a wounded comrade who lay exposed to the enemy's 
fire, receiving a severe wound in the effort. 
Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 
Medal awarded Jan. 18, 1894. 



Brown, Henri Le F., Sergeant Co. B, y2d N. Y. Infantry, 
3rd Regt., Excelsior Brigade, 112 Crosby St., Jamestown, 
N. Y. 

Voluntarily and under a heavy fire from the enemy, three times 
crossed the field of battle with a load of ammunition in a blanket 
on his back, thus supplying the Federal forces, whose ammunition 
had nearly all been expended, and enabling them to hold their posi- 
tion until reinforcements arrived, when the enemy were driven from 
their position. 

Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864. 

Medal awarded June 23, 1896. 



Brown, Uriah H., Co. G, 30th Ohio Infantry, Florence, 
Pa., R. F. D. No. 51. 

Gallantry in the charge of the "Volunteer storming party." 

Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 15, 1894, as Uriah Brown . 



Browne, Edward, Sergeant Co. G, 62d N. Y. Infantry, 
Brevet Captain, 141 Broadway, New York City. 

Severely wounded while carrying the colors, he continued at his 
post, under fire, until ordered to the rear. 

Fredericksburg and Salem Heights, Va., May 3 and 
4, 1863. 

Medal awarded Nov. 24, 1880, as Edward Brown, 
Jr., Corporal. 



Bruner, Louis J., Quartermaster Sergeant Co. H, 5th Ind. 
Cavalry, ''Sylvan Lawn," Portland, Indiana. 

Voluntarily passed through the enemy's lines under fire and 
conveyed to a battalion then in a perilous position and liable to 
capture information which enabled it to reach a point of safety. 
Walker's Ford, Tenn., Dec. 2, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 9, 1896, as Private. 



Brush, George W., Captain, Co. K, 34th U. S. C. T., 462 
Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Voluntarily commanded a boat crew, which went to the rescue 
of a large number of Union soldiers on board the stranded steamer 
Boston, and with great gallantry succeeded in conveying them to 
shore, being exposed during the entire time to a heavy fire from a 
Confederate battery. 

Ashepoo River, S. C, May 24, 1864. 

Medal awarded Jan. 21, 1897, as Lieutenant. 



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Bryant, Andrew S., Sergeant Co. A, 46th Mass. Infantry, 
Springfield, Mass. 

By his courage and judicious disposition of his guard of six- 
teen men, stationed in a small earthwork at the head of the bridge, 
held in check and repulsed for a half hour a tierce attack of a strong 
force of the enemy, thus probably saving the city (Newbern) from 
capture. 

Newbern, N. C, May 23, 1863. 
Medal awarded Aug. 13, 1873. 



Buckley, Howard M., ist Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps, 
Marine Barracks, AVashington, D. C. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle, 
while with the Eighth Army Corps, on the 25th, 27th and 29th of 
March, and the 4th of April, 1899, at Luzon, P. I. 
At Luzon, P. I. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901. 



Bucklyn, John K., Captain Co. E, ist R. I. Light Artillery, 
Mystic, Conn. 

Though himself wounded, gallantly fought his section of the 
battery under a fierce hre from the enemy until his ammunition was 
all expended, many of the cannoneers and most of the horses killed 
or wounded and the enemy within twenty-live yards of the guns, 
when, disabling one piece, he brought off the other in safety. 
Cliancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 13, 1899, as First Lieutenant. 



Burkard, Oscar, Sergeant First Class, Hospital Corps, U. 
S. A., 120 N. James St., Rome, N. Y., or Care War Depart- 
ment, Washington, D. C. 

Bravery in action against hostile hidians. 

Leech Lake, Minn., Oct. 5, 1898. 

Medal awarded Aug. 21, 1899, ^^ Private, Hospital 
Corps, U. S. A. 



Burnett, George R., ist Lieutenant U. S. A., retired, (Col- 
nel Iowa National Guard), Care of The State L^niversity of 
Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. 

Saved the life of a dismounted soldier, who was in imminent 
danger of being cut off by alone galloping quickly to his assistance 
under heavy fire and escorting him to a place of safety, his horse 
being twice shot in this action. 

Cuchillo Negro Mountains, New Mexico, Aug. 16, 
1881. 

Medal awarded July 23, 1897, as 2d Lieutenant 9th 
U. S. Cavalry. 



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Burns, James M., Major U. S. A., retired, Morgantown, 
W. Va. 

Under a heavy fire of musketry, rallied a few men to the support 
of the colors, in danger of capture, and bore them to a place of 
safety. One of his comrades having been severely wounded in the 
effort, Sergeant Burns went back a hundred yards in the face of the 
enemy's fire and carried the wounded man from the field. 

New Market, Va., May 15, 1864. 

Medal awarded Nov. 20, 1896, as Sergeant Co. B, ist 
W. Va. Infantry. 



Butterfield, Franklin G., Lieutenant Colonel 6th Vt. In- 
fantry (Brig. General N. G. Vermont), Derby Line, Vt 

Took command of the skirmish line and covered the movement 
of his regiment out of a precarious position. 
Salem Heights, Va., May 4, 1863. 

Medal awarded May 4, 1891, as Lieutenant Co. A, 6th 
Vt. Infantry. 



Cadwell, Luman L., ist Lieutenant Co. B, 2d N. Y. Cav- 
alry, 815 Maple Avenue, Decor^h. Iowa. 

Swam the Bayou under fire of the enemy and captured and 
brought off a boat, by means of which the command crossed and 
routed the enemy. 

Alabama Bayou, La., Sept. 20, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 17, 1894, as Sergeant. 



Caldwell, Daniel, Lieutenant Co. E, 13th Pa. Cavalry, 152 
N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

In a mounted charge, dashed into center of the enemy's line 
and captured their colors. 

Hatcher's Run, Va., Feb. 6, 1865. 

Medal awarded Feb. 25, 1865, as Sergeant Co. H, 13th 
Pa. Cavalry. 



Callan, Thomas J., Troop B, 7th II. S. Cavalry, 125 Down- 
ing St., Yonkers, N. Y. 

Volunteered and succeeded in obtaining water for the wounded 
of the command ; also displayed conspicuously good conduct in 
assisting to drive away the Indians. 

Little Big Horn, Mont., June 25 and 26, 1876. 
Medal awarded Oct. 24, 1896, as Private Co. B. 



Capehart, Alexander S., First Class Companion in Succes- 
sion, son of Original First Class Companion Henry Capehart, 
deceased. Care American National Bank, Washington, D. C. 

Capehart, Henry, Colonel ist W. Va. Cavalry, Brevet 
Brig. Gen. LT. S. Vols., deceased. Record : 

Saved, under fire, the life of a drowning soldier. 

Greenbrier River, W. Va., May 22, 1864. 

Medal awarded Feb. 12, 1895. 



Carey James, Seaman on board the U. S. S. Huron, 183 
Front St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Saving three shipmates from drowning. 
In 1867. 



Carey, James L., Sergeant Co. G, loth N. Y. Cavalry, 
Groton, Thompkins Co., X. Y., R. F. D. No. 12. 

Daring bravery and urging the men forward in a charge. 

Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. 

Medal awarded July 3, 1865, as James L. Gary, Corpo- 
ral. 



Carney, William H., Sergeant Co. C, 54th Mass Infantry, 
128 Mill St., New Bedford, Mass. 

When the color sergeant was shot down, this soldier grasped the 
flag, led the way to the parapet and planted the colors thereon. 
When the troops fell back he brought off the flag under a fierce fire, 
in which he was twice severely wounded. 
Fort Wagner, S. C, July 18, 1863. 
Medal awarded May 23, 1900. 



Carpenter, Louis H., Brigadier General U. S. A., retired, 
2318 DeLancey St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Was gallant and meritorious throughout the campaigns, especi- 
ally in the combat of Oct. 15, and in the forced march on Sept. 22,, 
24 and 25, to the reHef of Forsyth's Scouts, who were known to be 
in danger of annihilation by largely superior forces of Indians. 

Indian campaigns, Kansas and Colorado, Sept. and 
Oct., 1868. 

Medal awarded April 8, 1898, as Captain loth U. S. 
Cavalry. 



Carter John J., Captain Co. B, 33d N. Y. Infantry, Titus- 
ville. Pa. 

While in command of a detached company, seeing his regiment 
thrown into confusion by a charge of the enemy, without orders, 
msde a countercharge upon the attacking column and checked the 
assault. Penetrated within the enemy's lines at night and obtained 
valuable information. 

Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 

Medal awarded Sept. 10, 1897, as 2d Lieutenant. 



Carter, Mason, ]\Iajor U. S. A., 104 Madison Avenue, 
Sewanee, Tenn. 

Led a charge under a galling fire, in which he inflicted great loss 
upon the enemy. 

Bear Paw Mountain, Mont., Sept. 30, 1877. 
Medal awarded Nov. 2y, 1894, as ist Lieutenant 5th 
U. S. Infantry. 



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Carter Robert G., Captain U. S. A., retired, 3320 17th St., 

Washington, D. C. , . , , r 

Held the left of the line with a few men during the charge ot a 
large body of Indians, after the right of the line had retreated, and 
by delivering a rapid fire succeeded in checking the enemy until 
other troops came to the rescue. 

On Brazos River, Tex., Oct. to, 1871. 
Medal awarded Feb. 27, 1900, as 2d Lieutenant 4th U. 
S. Cavalrv. 



Catlin, Isaac S., Brig-adier General U. S. A., retired, 
Brevet Major General U. S. V., 26 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
In "a heroic effort to rallv the disorganized troops was disabled 
by a severe wound. While being carried from the field he recovered 
somewhat and bravely started to return to his command, when he 
received a second wound, which necessitated amputation of his 
right leg. 

Petersburg, Va., Julv 30, 1864. 

Medal awarded Jan. 13, 1899, as Colonel 109th N. Y. 
Infantry. 



Cavanaugh, Thomas, First Class Fireman U. S. N., New- 
port News, Va., or Care Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Great heroism in entering the fire room of the U. S. S. Potomac, 
which was filled with live steam, and opening a valve, so that the 
boiler could be supplied with water, thus preventing an explosion. 
At Cat Island, November 14, 1898. 
Medal awarded IMarch 16, 1899. 



Cayer, Ovila, Sergeant Co. A, 14th U. S. Infantry, Salinas, 

Cal. 

Commanded the regiment, all the officers being disabled. 
Weldon R. R., Va., Aug. 19, 1864. 
Medal awarded Feb. 15, 1867. 



Chamberlain, Orville T., Captain Co. G, 74th Indiana In- 
fantrv, Care Mrs. Edith C. Simpson, 209 Marion St., Elkhart, 

Ind. ' 

While exposed to a galling fire, went in search of another regi- 
ment, found its location, procured ammunition from the men thereof, 
and returned with the ammunition to his own company. 

Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 20, 1863. 

Medal awarded March ii, 1896, as 2d Lietitenant. 



Chandler, Henry F., ist Sergeant Co. E, 59th Mass. In- 
fantry, 178 Garden St., Lawrence, Mass. 

Though seriously wounded in a bayonet charge, and directed 
to go to the rear, he' declined to do so, but remained with his regi- 
ment and helped to carry the breastworks. 
Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 30, 1898. 



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Chandler, Stephen E., Quartermaster Sergeant Co. A, 
24th N. Y. Cavalry, 4214 Lyndale Ave., S., Minneapolis, Minn. 
Under severe fire of the enemy and of the troops in retreat, went 
between the lines to the assistance of a wounded and helpless com- 
rade and rescued him from death or capture. 
Amelia Springs, V'a., April 5, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 4, 1898. 



Charrette, George, Gunner's Mate, First Class, U. S. 
Flagship Iowa, Care Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 
Distinguished gallantry in sinking of the Merrimac. 
Harbor of Santiago, Cuba, June 2, 1898. 
Medal awarded Nov. 2, 1899. 



Chase, John F., Private 5th Maine Batt., St. Petersburg, 
Florida. 

Nearly all the officers and men of the battery having been killed 
or wounded, this soldier, with a comrade, continued to fire his gun 
after the other guns had ceased. The piece was then dragged off 
by the two, the horses having been shot, and its capture by the enemy 
was prevented. 

Chancellorsville, Va., Mav 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded Feb. 7, 1888. 



Clancy, Joseph, Boatswain U. S. N., U. S. R. S. Hancock, 
4 Sylvan Place, New York City, or Care of Navy Dept., Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, in battles 
on the 13th, 20th, 2 1st and 22d of June, 1900, while with the relief 
expedition under Vice Admiral Seymour, in China. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Chief Boatswain's 
Mate, U. S. N. 



Clark, Charles A., Captain and Assistant Adjutant Gen- 
eral U, S. Vols., Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel U. S. Volunteers, 
800 First Ave., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 

Having voluntarily taken command of his regiment in the 
absence of its commander, at great personal risk and with remark- 
able presence of mind and fertility of resource, led the command 
down an exceedingly precipitous embankment to the Rappahannock 
River, and by his gallantry, coolness and good judgment in the face 
of the enemy saved the command from capture or destruction. 
Brooks Ford, Va., May 4, 1863. 

Medal awarded May 13, 1896, as ist Lieutenant and 
Adjutant 6th Maine Infantry. 



Clark, Harrison, Lieutenant Co. E, 125th N. Y. Infantry 
(not mustered), 12 Chestnut St., Albany, N. Y. 

Seized the colors and advanced with them after the color bearer 
had been shot. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded June 11, 1895, as Color Sergeant. 



Clark, James G., Private Co. F, 88th Pa. Infantry, 720 N. 
24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Distinguished bravery in action ; was severely wounded. 
Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 30, 1892. 



Clark, Osman D., First Class Companion in Succession, 
son of original First Class Companion John W. Clark, de- 
ceased, Montpelier, Vt. 

Clark, John W., Captain and Assistant Quartermaster 
U. S. Vols., deceased. Record : 

Defended the division train against a vastly superior force of 
the enemy; he was severely wounded, but remained in the saddle 
for twenty hours afterwards, until he had brought his train through 
in safety. 

Near Warrenton, \^a., July 2S, 1863. 
Medal awarded Aug. 17, 1891, as ist Lieutenant and 
Regimental Quartermaster 6th Vermont Infantry. 



Clay, Cecil, Colonel 58th Pa. Infantry, Brevet Brigadier- 
General U. S. v., 1513 S. St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Led his regiment in the charge, carrying the colors of another 
regiment, and when severely wounded in the right arm, incurring 
loss of same, he shifted the colors to the left hand, which also 
became disabled by a gimshot wound. 

Fort Harrison, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 19, 1892, as Captain Co. K, 58th 
Pennsvlvania Infantrv. 



Cleveland, Charles P., Color Bearer Co. C, 26th N. Y. In- 
fantry, 178 Blandina St., Utica, N. Y. 

Voluntarily took and carried the colors into action after the 
color bearer had been shot. 

Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 

Medal awarded June 12, 1895, as private. 

Co His, Charles, First Class Companion in Succession, Son 
of Original First Class Companion Charles H. T. Collis, 15 
Madison Square North, New York. 

Collis, Charles H. T., Colonel 114th Pa. Infantry, 
Brevet Major General U. S. Vols., deceased. Record : 

Gallantly led his regiment in battle at critical moment. 

Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. 

Medal awarded March 10, 1893. 

Condon, Clarence M., ist Lieutenant Artillery Corps, U. 
S. A., Fort McKinley, Portland, Maine. 

While in command of a detachment of four men, charged and 
routed forty mtrenched insurgents, inflicting on them heavy loss 
Near Calulut, Luzon, P. I., Nov. 5, 1899. 
Medal awarded March 11, 1902, as Sergeant Battery 
B, 3rd U. S. Artillery . 



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Connell, Trustrim, Corporal Co. I, 138th Pa. Infantry, 602 
N. 7th St., Phoenix, Arizona. 
Capture of flag. 

Sailor's Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 10, 1865. 



Conner, Richard, Private Co. F, 6th N. J. Infantry, 424 E. 
Thompson St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

The flag of his regiment having been abandoned during retreat, 
he voluntarily returned with a single companion under a heavy tire 
and secured and brought off the flag, his companion being killed. 
Bull Run, Va., Aug. 30, 1862. 
Medal awarded Sept. 17, 1897. 



Cook, John, Bugler, Battery B, 4th U. S. Artillery, 1123 
Park Place, N. E., Washington,^D. C. 

Volunteered at the age of 15 years to act as cannoneer, and as 
such volunteer served a gun under a terrific fire of the enemy. 
Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 
Medal awarded June 30, 1894. 



Cook, John H., Sergeant Co. A, 119th 111. Infantry, 119 W. 
23rd St., Xew York City. 

During an attack by the enemy, voluntarily left the brigade 
quartermaster, with whom he had been detailed as a clerk, rejoined 
his command, and acting as first lieutenant, led the line further 
toward the charging enemy. 

Pleasant Hill, La., April 9, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 19, 1890. 



Cooke, Walter H., Major 4th Pa. Infantry, Norris- 
town. Pa. 

Voluntarily served as an aide on the staff of Colonel David 
Hunter and participated in the battle, his term of service having ex- 
pired on the previous day. 

Bull Run, Va., July 21, 1861. 

Medal awarded May 19, 1887, as Captain Co. K. 



Cooney, Thomas C, Chief Carpenter U. S. N., U. S. S. 
Florida. Care of Navy Dept., Washington, D, C. 

Extinguished fires under boiler pierced by shell, thereby saving 
the boiler tubes from burning out. 

U. S. Torpedo Boat Winslow, in action at Cardenas, 
Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded Sept. 3, 1898, as Chief Machinist, 
U. S. N. 



Copp, Charles D., Captain Co. C, 9th N. H. Infantry, 18 

Prospect St., Clinton, Mass. 

Seized the regimental colors, the color bearer having been shot 
down, and, waving them, rallied the regiment under a heavy fire. 
Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. T3, 1862. 
Medal awarded June 28, 1890, as 2d Lieutenant. 



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Corson, Joseph K., Major U. S. Army, retired, Plymouth 
Meeting, Montgomery Co., Pa. 

With one companion returned in the face of the enemy's heavy 
artillery fire and removed to a place of safety a severely wounded 
soldier who had been left behind as the regiment fell back. 
Near Bristoe Station, Va., Oct. 14, 1863. 
Medal awarded May 13, 1899, as ist Lieutenant, As- 
sistant Surgeon 6th Penna. Reserves (35th Penna. Infantry). 



Cosgriff, Richard H., Private Co. L, 4th Iowa Cavalry, 15 
Pond St., Chippewa Falls, Wis. 

Capture of flag in a personal encounter with its bearer. 
Columbus, Ga., April 16, 1865. 
Medal awarded June 17, 1865. 



Coyne, John N., Captain Co. B, 70th N. Y. Infantry, 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Vols., 157 N. Walnut St., 
East Orange, N. J. 

Capture of a flag after a severe hand to hand contest ; was men- 
tioned in orders for his gallantry. 

Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862. 

Medal awarded April 18, 1888, as Sergeant Co. B. 



Crocker, Henry H., Captain Co. F, 2d Mass. Cavalry, 113 
E. Washington Ave., Washington, N. J. 

Voluntarily led a charge, which resulted in the capture of four- 
teen prisoners and in which he himself was wounded. 
Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864. 
Medal awarded Jan. 10, 1896. 



Cronin, Cornelius, Chief Quartermaster U. S. S. Rich- 
mond, 1054 Bergen St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Chief quartermaster on board of the U. S. S. Richmond, Mo- 
bile Bay, August 5, 1864; commended for coolness and close atten- 
tion to duty in looking out for signals and steering the ship in the 
action in Mobile Bay on the morning and forenoon of August 5, 
1864. He has been in the naval service eight years. Joined the 
Brooklyn in December, 1861 ; was in the actions with Forts Jackson 
and St. Philip, and with the rebel iron-clads and gunboats below 
New Orleans ; was in the action with the Chalmetto batteries ; pres- 
ent at the surrender of New Orleans; and in the attack on the bat- 
teries below Vicksburg, in 1862. Joined the Richmond in Septem- 
ber, 1863. Afterwards appointed a gunner in the navy. 



Cross, James E., Sergeant Major 12th N. Y. Infantry, 27 
S. Hawk St., Albany, N. Y. 

With a companion, refused to retreat when the part of the regi- 
ment to which he was attached was driven back in disorder, but 
remained upon the skirmish line for some time thereafter, firing upon 
the enemy. 

Blackburn's Ford, Va., July 18, 1861. 

Medal awarded April 5, 1898, as Corporal Co. K. 



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Crouse, William A., Chief Commissary Steward U. S. N., 
serving on board U. S. S. Oregon, Care of Navy Department, 
Washington, D. C. 

Water Tender W. A. Crouse, U. S. N., assisted by Fireman J. 
L. Hull and J. W. Ehle, aided by the water played into the fire- 
room from the hose, ftnally succeeded in hauling the fires. The 
action of these three men, I consider, as they knew that the water 
was getting low in the boiler, that the fires were heavy, that the 
pressure usually carried was no pounds, and the atmosphere in 
which they were obliged to work was hot and filled with vapor, 
especially brave and praiseworthy, and beg leave, accordingly, to 
recommend them to you. 

(Signed) G. B. Rausom, Chief Engineer, U. S. N. 
Manila, P. I., May 21, 1898. 
Medal aw^arded Dec. 14, i< 



Cruse, Thomas, Major U. S. Army, Depot Quartermaster, 
Cor. 3d and Olive Sts., St. Louis, Mo. 

Gallantly charged hostile Indians, and with his carbine, com- 
pelled a party of them to keep under cover of their breastworks, 
thus being enabled to recover a severely wounded soldier. 
Big Dry Fork, Ariz., July 17, 1882. 
Medal awarded July 12, 1892, as 2d Lieutenant 6th 
V. S. Cavalry. 



Cunningham, Francis M., First Lieutenant Co. H, ist W. 
^'a. Cavalry, Ohiopyle, Pa. 

Capture of battle flag of 12th Virginia Infantry (C. S. A.). 

Sailor's Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. 

Medal awarded May 3, 1865, as ist Sergeant Co. H. 



Curran, Richard, Surgeon 9th .N. Y. Cavalry, ^2 Lorimer 
St., Rochester, N. Y. 

Voluntarily exposed himself to great danger by going to the 
fighting line, there succoring the wounded and helpless and con- 
ducting them to the field hospital. 
Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 

Medal aAvarded March 30, 1898, as Assistant Surgeon 
33d N. Y. Infantry. 



Curtis, John C, ist Lieutenant Co. G, 9th Conn. Infantry, 
66 Elniwood Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 

Voluntarily sought the line of battle, and alone and unaided 
captured two prisoners, driving them before him to regimental head- 
quarters at the point of the bayonet. 

Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 5, 1862. 

Medal awarded Dec. 16. 1896, as Sergeant Major. 

Curtis, Newton M., Brigadier and Brevet Major General, 
ir. S. \'ols., i;; Elizabeth St., Ogdensburg, N. Y. 

The first man to pass through the stockade, he personally led 
each assault on the traverses, and was four times wounded. 
Fort Fisher, N. C, January 15, 186^. 
Medal awarded Nov. 28, 1891, as Brigadier General 
l\ S. Vols. 



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Cutcbeon, Byron M., Colonel 20th Michigan Infantry and 
27th Michigan Infantry, Brevet Brigadier General U. S. Vols., 
74 Paris Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich. Member of Congress 
1883 to 1891 ; Chairman Committee on Military Afifairs 51st 
Congress ; L'. S. Board of Ordnance and Fortifications 1891 

to 189s. 

Distinguished gallantry in leading his regiment in a charge on 
a house occupied by the enemy. 

Horseshoe Bend, Ky., May 10, 1863. 

Medal awarded June 29, 1891, as Major 20th Mich- 
igan Infantry. 

Darrough, John, Sergeant Co. F, 113th 111. Infantry, 507 
Locust St., Watseka, 111. " 

Saved the life of a Captain. 

Eastport, Miss., Oct. 10, 1864. 

Medal awarded Feb. S, 189S. to John S. Darrough. 



Davidson, Clarence W., First Class Companion in Succes- 
sion, son of original First Class Companion Andrew David- 
son, deceased, Cooperstown, N. Y. 

Davidson, Andrew, 1st Lieutenant Co. H, 30th L^. S. 
C. T., deceased. Record : 

One of the first to enter the enemy's works, where, after his 
colonel major and one-third the company officers had fallen, he 
gallantly assisted in rallying and saving the remnant of the com- 
mand. 

The Mine, Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded Oct. 17, 1892, as ist Lieutenant. 



Davis, Charles A., Wagoner Co. E, 27th Maine Infantry, 
Oquinquint, Maine. No record. 

Medal awarded Jan. 24, 1865. 



Davis, Charles C, Major 7th Pa. Cavalry, 250 Liberty St., 
Harrisburg, Pa. 

Led one of the most desperate and successful charges of the war. 
Shelbyville, Tenn., June 27, 1863. 
Medal awarded June 14, 1894. 



Davis, John, Boatswain U. S. N., U. S. S. Olympia, Care 
of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899, as Gunner's Mate 3d 
Class. 

Davis, Thomas, Private Co. C, 2d N. Y. Heavy Artillery, 
1876 Third Ave., New York City. 
Capture of flag. 

Sailor's Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 3, 1865. 



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Deane, John M., Major 29th Mass. Infantry, 228 Purchase 

St., Fall River, Alass. 

This officer, observing an abandoned gun within Fort Haskell, 
called for volunteers, and, under a heavy fire, worked the gun until 
the enemy's advancing line was routed. 

Fort Stedman, Ya., March 25, 1865. 

Medal awarded March 8, 1895. 



Deignan, Osborn, Boatswain U. S. N., ser\ ing on U. S. R. 
S. Franklin, Care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Extraordinary heroism in taking the Merrmiac into the en- 
trance to the harbor of Santiago de Cuba on the night of June 2, 
1898, under a heavy fire from the Spanish batteries. 

Medal awarded Nov, 2, 1899, as Coxswain, U. S. N. 



DeLacy, Patrick, ist Lieutenant Co. D, 143d Pa. Infantry, 
860 Capouse Ave., Scranton, Pa. 

Running ahead of the line, under a concentrated fire, he shot 
the color bearer of a Confederate regiment on the works, thus 
contributing to the success of the attack. 
Wilderness, Ya., May 6, 1864. 

Medal awarded April 24, 1894, to Patrick De Lacey, 
as ist Sergeant Co. A. 



Deland, Frederick N., Private Co. B, 49th Mass. Infantry, 
Great Barrington, Mass. 

Volunteered in response to a call, and, under a heavy fire from 
the enemy, advanced and assisted in filling with fascines a ditch 
which presented a serious obstacle to the troops attempting to take 
the works of the enemy by assault. 

Port Hudson, La., May 2y , 1863. 
Medal awarded June 22, \\ 



Delaney, John C, ist Lieutenant Co. I, 107th Pa. In- 
fantry, 500 N. 3d St., Harrisburg, Pa. 

Sprang between the lines and brought out a wounded comrade 
about to be burned in the brush. 

Dabney's Mills, Ya., Feb. 6, 1865. 

Medal awarded Aug. 29, 1894, as Sergeant. 



Di Cesnola, Louisa Irene P., First Class Companion in 
Succession, daughter of original First Class Companion, Louis 
P. di Cesnola, deceased. Care Metropolitan Museum of Art, 
Central Park, New York City. 

Di Cesnola, L. P., Colonel 4th N. Y. Cavalry, Brevet 
Brig. Gen. U. S. Vols., deceased. Record: 

Was present, in arrest, when, seeing his regiment fall back, he 
rallied his men, accompanied them, without arms, in a second charge, 
and in recognition of his gallantry was released from arrest. He 
continued in the action at the head of his regiment until he was 
desperately wounded and taken prisoner. 
Aldie, Ya., June 17, 1863. 
Medal awarded Dec. 17, 1897. 



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Dickey, William D., Major 15th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel U. S. Vols., 8677 Bay Parkway, 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Refused to leave the field, remaining in command, after being 
wounded by a piece of shell, and led his command in the assault on 
the enemy's works on the following day. 
Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 10, 1896, as Captain. 



Diggins, Bartholemew, U. S. S. Hartford, 300 North Car- 
olina Ave., or Captain of the Watch, State, War and Navy 
Buildings, Washington, D. C. 

A medal of honor is hereby granted to Bartholomew Diggins, 
late ordinary seaman U. S. Navy, for gallant and meritorious con- 
duct in the presence of the enemy, he having been commended by 
name in the official report of the officer commanding the gun division 
in which he served on the U. S. S. Hartford, on the 5th of August, 
1864, in the action against Fort Morgan and the enemy's vessels in 
Mobile Bay, having served with credit in all the engagements in 
which the Hartford participated during the years 1862, 1863 and 
1864, and was four times wounded. 
Medal awarded Nov. 12, 1891. 



Dillon, Miss Marie A., First Class Companion in Succes- 
sion, daughter of original First Class Companion Michael A. 
Dillon, deceased. Past Commander of the Medal of Honor 
Legion, Mount Pleasant, D. C. 

Dillon, Michael A., Commissary Sergeant, i8th Vet. 
Res. Corps, deceased. Record : 

Bravery in repulsing the enemy's charge on a battetry. 

Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862. 

Crawled outside the lines and "brought in important information. 

Oak Grove, Va., June 25, 1862. 

Medal awarded October 10, 1889. 



Dodge, Francis S., Brigadier General and Paymaster Gen- 
eral U. S. Army, 21 13 S St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

With a force of forty men, rode all night to the relief of a 
command that had been defeated and was besieged by aii overwhelm- 
ing force of Indians, reached the field at daylight, joined in the 
action, and fought for three days. 

Near White River Agency, Colo., Sept. 29, 1879. 
Medal awarded April 2, 1898, as Captain 9th U. S. 
Cavalrv. 



Doherty, Thomas M., Battalion Sergeant Major 15th U. 
S. Infantry, Presidio of Monterey, California. 

Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front 
of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. 
Santiago, Cuba, July i, 1898. 

Medal awarded June 22. 1899, as Corporal Co. H, 21st 
U. S. Infantrv. 



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Doody, Patrick H., ist Sergeant Co. E, 164th N. Y. In- 
fantry, Acting Adjutant, Brevet ist Lieutenant U. S. Vols., 152 
E. 50th St., New York City. 

After making a successful personal reconnoissance, he gal- 
lantly led the skirmishers in a night attack, charging the enemy, 
and thus enabling the pioneers to put up works. 
Cold Harbor, Va., June 7, 1864. 

Medal awarded Dec. 13, 1893, to Patrick Doody, Cor- 
poral. 



Doran, Edward M., First Class Companion by Inherit- 
ance, Brother of Original First Class Companion John J. 
Doran, deceased, 404 Bradford Ave., Fall River, Mass. 

Doran, John J., Chief Boatswain's Mate, U. S. N., de- 
ceased. Record : 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables, while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, il 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



Dougherty, Michael, Private Co. M, 13th Pa. Cavalry, 324 
Dorrance St., Bristol, Pa. 

At the head of a detachment of his company, dashed across an 
open field, exposed to a deadly fire from the enemy, and succeeded 
in dislodging them from an unoccupied house, which he and his 
comrades defended for several hours against repeated attacks, thus 
preventing the enemy from flanking the position of the Union forces. 
Jefferson, Va., Oct. 12, 1863. 
Medal awarded Jan. 23, 1897, as Private Co. B. 



Dow, George P., ist Sergeant Co. C, 7th N. H. Infantry, 
Atkinson, N. H. 

Gallantry while in command of his company during a recon- 
noissance toward Richmond. 

Near Richmond, Va., Oct., 1864. 
Medal awarded May 10, 1884. 



Drake, J. Madison, Captain Co. K, 9th N. J. Infantry, 116 
Jefferson Ave., Elizabeth, N. J. 

Commanded the skirmish line in the advance and held his posi- 
tion all day and during the night. 

Bermuda Hundred, Va., May 6, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 3, 1873, as 2d Lieutenant 
Co. D. 



Durney, Austin J., Blacksmith U. S. N., U. S. S. Nash- 
ville, Centerville, Md. 

Heroism and gallantry, under fire of enemy, cutting cables at 
Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



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Edgerton, Nathan H., Captain Co. H, 6th U. S. C. T., 
CoUegeville, Montgomery Co., Pa. 

Took up the flag after three color bearers had been shot down 
and bore it forward, though himself wounded. 
Chapin's Farm, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 30, 1898, as Lieutenant and 
Adjutant 6th U. S. C. T. 



Eglit, John, Seaman U. S. S. Nashville, 167 Sands St., 
Brooklyn, N. Y., or U. S. F. S. Wisconsin, Care Navy Dept., 
Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry, under fire of enemy, cutting cables. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



English, Edmund, ist Lieutenant and Adjutant 7th U. S. 
Veteran V^ol. Infantry, Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., S. E. Cor- 
ner I2th and Ellsworth Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. 

jJuring: a rout and while under orders to retreat, seized the 
colors, rallied the men, and drove the enemy back. 
Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864. 

Medal awarded Feb. 13, 1891, as ist Sergeant Co. C, 
2d N. J. Infantry. 



Estes, L. W., First Class Companion in Succession, Son 
of Original First Class Companion Llewellyn G. Estes, de- 
ceased, Past Commander of the Medal of Honor Legion, Cor- 
coran Building, W^ashington, D. C. 

Estes, Llewellyn G., Captain and A. A. G. U. S. Vols 
and Brevet Brig. General U. S. Vols., deceased. Record: 

Voluntarily led troops in a charge over a burning bridge. 

Flint River, Ga., August 30, 1864. 

Medal awarded Aug. 29, 1894. 



Evans, Ira H., Captain Co. B, ii6th Regt. U. S. C. 
Troops, Brevet Major U. S. Vols., Austin, Tex. 

Voluntarily passed out between the lines, under a heavy fire 
from the enemy, and obtained important information. 
Hatcher's Run, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal aw^arded March 24, 1892. 



Ewing, John C, Co. E, 211th Pa. Infantry, Tyrone, Pa. 
Capture of flag. 

Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 20, 1865. 



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Fallon, Thomas T., Sergeant Co. H, 35th N. J. Infantry, 
16 Mechanic St., Freehold, N. J. 

Assisted in driving rebel skirmishers to their main Hne. 
Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862. 

Participated in action though excused from duty because of dis- 
abiHty. 

Fair Oaks, Va., May 30-31, 1862. 

In a charge with his company, was the first man on the enemy's 
works. 

Big Shanty, Ga., June 14-15, 1864. 
Medal awarded Feb. 13, 1891, as Private Co. K, 37th 
N. Y. Infantry. 



Farns^yorth, Herbert E,, Captain Co. B, loth N. Y. Cav- 
alry, Clarkston, Wash. 

Vokmtarily carried a message which stopped the firing of a 
Union battery into his regiment, in which service he crossed a ridge 
in plain view and swept by the fire of both armies. 
Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864. 
Medal awarded April i, 1898, as Sergeant Major. 



Fernald, Albert E., ist Lieutenant Co. F, 20th Maine In- 
fantry, Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., Winterport, Me. 
Capture of flag. 

Five Forks, Va., April i, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 10, 1865. 



Ferris, Eugene W., Captain Co. E, 30th Mass. Infantry, 
Kockville, Ind. 

Accompanied only by an orderly, outside the lines of the army, 
he gallantly resisted an attack of five of Mosby's cavalry, mortally 
wounded the leader of the party, seized his horse and pistols, 
wounded three more, and though himself wounded, escaped. 
Berry ville, Va., April i, 1865. 

Medal awarded Oct. 16, 1897, as ist Lieutenant and 
Adjutant. 



Fisher, Frederick T., Chief Gunner's Mate, U. S. N., serv- 
ing on V. S. F. S. Kersearge, Care of Navy Dept., Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy. 

Apia, Samoa, April i, 1899. 

]\Iedal awarded July 19, 1901, as Gunner's Mate, First 
Class. 



Fleetwood, Christian A., Sergeant-Major 4th V. S. C. T., 
1419 Pierce Place, or care of War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Seized the colors, after two color bearers had been shot down, 
and bore them nobly through the fight. 

Chapin's Farm, near Richmond, Ya., Sept. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 6, 1865. 



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Follett, Joseph L., Lieutenant Co. G, ist Mo. Light Artil- 
lery, ^2 Trinity Place, New York City. 

Remained on duty though severely woujided. 

New Madrid, Mo., May 3, 1862. 

While procuring ammunition from the supply train was cap- 
tured, but made his escape, secured the ammunition, and in less 
than an hour from the time of his capture had the batteries sup- 
plied. 

Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. 

Medal awarded Sept. 19, 1890, as Sergeant. 



Foley, Alexander J., Gunnery Sergeant U. S. M. Corp.^ 
serving on the U. S. S. Monadnock, care of Navy Dept., Wash 
ington, D. C. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle. 

Near Tientsin, China, July 13, 1900. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1901. 



Forman, Alexander A., Corporal Co. C, 7th Mich. In- 
fantry, 573 St. Marks Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Although wounded, he continued fighting until, fainting from 
loss of blood, he was carried off the field. 
Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 17, 1895. 



Fox, Henry, Sr., Captain Co. C, 59th U. S. C. T., 410 E. 
Chippewa St., Dwight, 111. 

When his command was surrounded by a greatly superior force, 

voluntarily left the shelter of the breastworks, crossed an open 

railway trestle under a concentrated fire from the enemy, made his 

way out and secured reinforcements for the relief of his command. 

Near Jackson, Tenn., Dec. 23, 1862. 

Medal awarded May 16, 1899, ^^ Sergeant Co H, 

io6th Illinois Infantry. 



Franklin, Joseph J. (on records of Navy Dept. as Joseph 
H. Franklin), Sergeant U. S. M. Corps, serving on U. S. S. 
Maine, Care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished conduct in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899, as Private on U. S. S. 
Nashville. 



Frantz, Joseph, Private Co. E, 83d Ind. Infantry, 3900 
Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. 

Gallantry in the charge of the "Volunteer storming party." 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded Aug. 13, 1894. 



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Frick, William R., First Class Companion by Inheritance, 
son of original First Class Companion, Jacob G. Frick, de- 
ceased, 3036 Susquehanna Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Frick, Jacob G., Colonel 129th Pa. Infantry, deceased, 
Record : 

Seized the colors and led the command through a terrible fire 
of cannon and musketry. 

Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. 

In hand-to-hand fight recaptured the colors of his regiment. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded June 7, 1892. 



Frisbie, Franklin S., First Class Companion in Succes- 
sion, Son of Original First Class. Companion Josiah P. Frisbie, 
deceased, 636 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 

Frisbie, Josiah P., Private Co. G, 27th Maine In- 
fantry, deceased. No record. 

Medal awarded Jan. 24. 1865, as Josiah P. Frisbee. 



Fuger, Frederick, Lieutenant Colonel U. S. A., retired, 
1846 i6th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

All the officers of his battery having been killed or wounded, 
and five of its guns disabled in Pickett's assault, he succeeded to the 
command, and fought the remaining gun with the most distinguished 
gallantry until the battery was ordered withdrawn. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 24, 1897, as ist Sergeant Bat- 
tery A, 4th U. S. Artillery. 



Furman, Chester S., Corporal Co. A, 6th Pa. Infantry, 
Bloomsburg, Pa. 

Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near 
the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were 
sheltered, and compelled their surrender. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 3, 1897. 



Furness, Frank, Captain Co. F, 6th Pa. Cavalry (Rush's 
Lancers), 761 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Voluntarily carried a box of ammunition across an open space, 
swept by the enemy's fire, to the relief of an outpost whose ammuni- 
tion had become almost exhausted, but which was thus enabled to 
hold its important position. 

Trevilian Station, Va., June 12, 1864. 
Medal awarded Oct. 20, 1899. 



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Galbraith, Robert, Quartermaster, Third Class, U. S. N., 
1 361 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

For extraordinary heroism under fire. He was with the attack- 
ing force of the army, and sent and received communications be- 
tween them and the army. So heavy was the enemy's fire that the 
attacking force was compelled to remain under cover, yet Galbraith 
stood exposed for long spaces of time, in order to receive and send 
messages. His wig- wag flag was a perfect target, and shots struck 
all around him; yet he never flinched, hesitated or made a mistake. 
He was in such danger that the officer commanding these advanced 
forces advised him to stop, but he would not. Every army ofiicer 
that was in the advance spoke in the highest terms of his bravery. 
Cebu, P. I., Sept. 11, 1899. 
Medal awarded Nov. 21, 1899, as Apprentice, First 

Class. 

Gause, Isaac, Sergeant Co. E, 2d Ohio Infantry, 604 H St., 
N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Capture of the colors of the Eighth South Carolina Infantry 
while engaged in a reconnoissance along the Berryville and Win- 
chester Pike. 

Near Berryville, Va., Sept. 13, 1864. 

Medal av^^arded Sept. 19, 1864, as Corporal. 



Gere, Thomas P., ist Lieutenant and Adjutant 5th Minn. 
Infantry, A. A. A. General 2d Brig., ist Div. i6th A. C, 1437 
Pearl St., Sioux City, Iowa. 

Capture of flag of Fourth Mississippi (C. S. A.). 

Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 16, 1864. 

Medal awarded Feb. 24, 1865. 



Gibbons, Michael G., Oiler U. S. Navy, Care of Navy 
Dept., Washington, D. C, or Care of Crawford House, Ports- 
mouth, Va. 

Distinguished conduct in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899. This Medal was first 
issued to John W. Gibbons, by error; afterwards issued to 
Michael Gibbons. 

Gilbert, Thomas, Private i8th Independent Battery, N. Y. 
Light Artillery, 78 Atkinson St., Rochester, N. Y. 

Picked' up several burning shells and put the fuse of each into 
water, thereby preventing their explosion and consequent loss of 
life. 

Baton Rouge, La., Oct. 11, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 20. 1892. 



Gilligan, Edward L., Captain Co. E, 88th Pa. Infantry, 
526 Broad St., Oxford, Pa. 

Assisted in the capture of a Confederate flag by knocking down 
the color sergeant. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July i, 1863. 

Medal awarded April 30, 1892, as ist Sergeant. 



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Godfrey, Edward S., Colonel 9th U. S. Cavalry, Fort 
Riley, Kansas. 

Led his command into action when he was severely wounded. 

Bear Paw Mountains, Mont., Sept. 30, 1877. 

Medal awarded Nov. 27, 1894, as Captain 7th U. S. 
Cavalry. 



Goettel, Philip, Sergeant Co. B, 149th N. Y. Infantry, 308 
Highland St., Syracuse, N. Y. 

Capture of flag and a battery guidon. 

Ringgold, Ga., Nov. 27, 1863. 

Medal awarded June 28, 1865, as Private. 



Goodman, William E., Captain Co. M, 147th Pa. Infantry, 
Brevet Major U. S. \^ols., 619 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Rescued the colors of the 107th Ohio Volunteers from the 
enemy. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded Jan. 11, 1894, as ist Lieutenant Co.D. 



Goodrich, Edwin, Captain 9th N. Y. Cavalry, Brevet Ma- 
jor U. S. Vols., Reed City, Osceola Co., Mich. 

While the command was falling back, he returned, and in the 
face of the enemy rescued a sergeant from under his fallen horse. 
Near Cedar Creek, Va., Nov., 1864. 
Medal awarded May 14, 1894, as ist Lieutenant Co. D. 



Grace, Peter, Captain Co. G, 83rd Pa. Infantry, 613 Third 
St., Marietta, Ohio. 

Single handed, rescued a comrade from two Confederate guards, 
knocking down one and compelling surrender of the other. 
Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864. 
Medal awarded Dec. 2^, 1894, as Sergeant Co. G. 



Grant, Gabriel, Major and Surgeon U. S. Vols., 22 E. 49th 
St., New York City. 

Removed severely wounded officers and soldiers from the field 
while under a heavy fire from the enemy, exposing himself beyond 
the call of duty, thus furnishing an example of most distinguished 
gallantry. 

Fair Oaks, Va., June i, 1862. 
Medal awarded July 21, 1897. 



Graul, William L., Corporal Co. I, i88th Pa. Infantry, 
Temple, Pa. 

First to plant the colors of his State on the fortifications. 

Fort Harrison, Va., Sept., 29, 1864. 

Medal awarded April 6, 1865, to William Graul. 



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Gray, Robert A., Sergeant Co. C, 2ist Conn. Infantry, 
Groton, Conn. 

While retreating with his regiment, which had been repulsed, 
he voluntarily returned, in face of enemy's fire to a former position 
and rescued a wounded officer of his company, who was unable to 
walk. 

Drewry's Bluff, Va., May i6, 1864. 
Medarawarded July 13, 1897. 



Grebe, M. R. William, Major 4th Missouri Cavalry, A. D. 
C, Bonner Springs, Wyandotte Co., Kan. 

While acting as an aid and carrying orders across a most dan- 
gerous part of the battle-field, being hindered by a Confederate 
advance, seized a rifle, took his place in the ranks, and bore a 
conspicuous part in repulsing the enemy. 
Jonesboro, Ga., Aug. 31, 1864. 
Medal awarded Feb. 24, 1899, as Captain Co. F. 



Green, David C, First Class Companion in Succession, 
Son of Original First Class Companion George Green, de- 
ceased, Trov, Ohio. 

Green, George, Corporal Co. H, nth Ohio Infantry, 
deceased. Record : 

Scaled the enemy's works and in a hand-to-hand fight captured 
a flag. 

Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1863. 
Medal awarded Jan. 12, 1892. 



Gregg, Joseph O., Private Co. F, 133rd Ohio Infantry 
(promoted Captain 68th Ohio Infantry, but disabled and dis- 
charged before Commission received), 269 East Broad St., Co- 
lumbus, Ohio. 

Voluntarily returned to the abandoned breastworks to notify 
three missing companies that the regiment was falling back; found 
the works occupied by the enemy, but refused a demand to sur- 
render, and returned to his regiment under a concentrated fire, sev- 
eral bullets passing through his hat and clothing. 

Near the Richmond and Petersburg Rv., Va., June 
16, 1864. 

Medal aAvarded May 13, 1899. 



Gresser, Ignatz, Corporal Co. D, 128th Pa. Infantry, 325 
N. Lumber St., Allentown, Pa. 

While exposed to the fire of the enemy, carried from the field 
a wounded comrade. 

Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 
Medal awarded Dec. 12, 1895. 



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Grimes, Edward P., ist Sergeant Battery B, 5th U. S. Ar- 
tillery, retired, 629 Columbus Ave., New York City. 

The command being almost out of ammunition and surrounded 
on three sides by the enemy, he voluntarily brought up a supply 
under heavy lire at almost point blank. 

Milk River, Col., Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 1879. 
Medal awarded Jan. 27, 1880. as Sergeant Co. F, 5th 
U. S. Cavalry. 



Gwynne, Nathaniel D., First Class Companion by Inheri- 
tance, Son of Original First Class Companion Nathaniel McL. 
Gwynne, deceased. R. F. D. No. i, Olathe, Kansas. 

Gwynne, Nathanial McL., Private Co. H, 13th Ohio 
Infantry, deceased. Record : 

When about entering upon the charge, this soldier, then but 15 
years old, was cautioned not to go in, as he had not been mus- 
tered. He indignantly protested and participated in the charge, his 
left arm being crushed by a shell and amputated soon afterwards. 
Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded January 27, 1865. 



Hack, Lester G., Sergeant Co. F, 5th Vermont Infantry, 
Ticonderoga, N. Y. 

Capture of flag of Twenty-third Tennessee Infantry (C. S. A.). 
Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal aw^arded May 10, 1865. 



Halford, William, Chief Gunner U. S. N., Naval Maga- 
zine, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal. 

Coxswain on board of the U. S. S. Saginaw, sole survivor of 
the boat's crew sent to the Sandwich Islands for assistance after the 
wreck of the Saginaw, October, 1870. Promoted to acting gunner. 



Hamburger, William F., Carpenter U. S. N., Care of Bu- 
reau of Navigation, Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, in battles 
on the 13th, 20th, 21 St and 22d of June, 1900, while with the Relief 
Expedition under Vice Admiral Seymour. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Chief Carpenter's 
Mate. 



Hanna, Milton, Sergeant Co. H, 2d Minn. Infantry, Man- 
kato, Minn. 

Was one of a detachment of sixteen men who heroically de- 
fended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the 
attack, and saved the train. 

Nolensville, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1863. 

Medal awarded Sept. 11, 1897, as Corporal. 



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Haring, Abram P., ist Lieutenant Co. G, I32d N. Y. In- 
fantry, 66 Park St., Montclair, N. J. 

With a command of eleven men, on picket, resisted the attack 
of an overwhelming force of the enemy. 

Bachelor's Creek, N. C, Feb. i, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 28. 1890. 



Harrison, George H., Seaman on board U. S. S. Ker- 
searge, 3,1 Tufts St., Charlestown, Mass. 

Seaman on board U. S. S. Kersearge when she destroyed the 
Alabama, off Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1863 ; exhibited marked 
coolness and good conduct, and is highly commended by his divis- 
ional officer. 

No record of date of award of Medal. 



Hart, John W., Sergeant Co. D., 6th Pa. Reserves, 91 
Highland St., Cumberland, Md. 

Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near 
the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharp-shooters were 
sheltered, and compelled their surrender. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 3, 1897. 



Hartranft, Samuel S., First Class Companion by Inherit- 
ance, Son of Original First Class Companion John F. Hart- 
ranft, deceased, Lebanon, Pa. 

Hartranft, John F., Brigadier General U. S. Vols., de- 
ceased. Record : 

Voluntarily served as an aid and participated in the battle 
after expiration of his term of service, distinguishing himself in 
rallying several regiments which had been thrown into confusion. 
Bull Run, Va., July 21, 1861. 

Medal awarded Aug. 26, 1886, as Colonel 4th Pa. Mil- 
itia. 



Hawkins, Gardner C, ist Lieutenant Co. E, 3rd Vermont 
Infantry, Crest and Trident Aves., Winthrop, Mass. 

When the lines were wavering from the well-directed fire of 
the enemy, this officer, acting adjutant of the regiment, sprang for- 
ward, and with encouraging words cheered the soldiers on, and 
although dangerously wounded, refused to leave the field until the 
enemy's works were taken. 

Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded Sept. 30, 1893. 



Hawthorn, Harris S., Sergeant Co. F, 121st N. Y. In- 
fantry, 73 Elm St., Hoosick Falls, N. Y. 

Captured the Confederate General, G. W. Custis Lee. 

Sailor's Creek, Va., April 6, 1865. 

Medal awarded Dec. 29, 1894, as Corporal, to Harris 
S. Hawthorne. 



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Healey, George W., Corporal Co. E, 5th Iowa Cavalry, 
701 Bluff St., Dubuque, Iowa. 

Although nearly surrounded by the enemy, captured a Confed- 
erate soldier, and with the aid of a comrade who joined him later, 
captured four other Confederates, disarmed the five, and brought 
them all into the Union lines. 

Newnan, Ga., July 29, 1864. 

Medal awarded Jan. 13, 1899, as Private. 



Heard, John W., Captain 3rd U. S. Cavalry, Fort Assinni- 
boine, Montana. 

After two men had been shot down by the enemy while trans- 
mitting orders to the engine room on the "Wanderer," the ship 
having become disabled, this officer took the position held by them 
and personally transmitted the orders, remaining at his post until 
the ship was out of danger. 

Manimani River, Cuba, July 23, 1898. 

Medal awarded June 21, 1899, as ist Lieutenant. 



Helms, John H., Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps, U. S. Flag- 
ship Chicago, No. 26a Woodbine St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Official 
address, P. O. Box 19, New York City. 

Heroism in rescuing from drowning Ishi Tomizi, ship's cook, 
of the Flagship Chicago, First Class, at Montevideo, Uruguay, Jan- 
uary 8, 1 901. 

Medal awarded March 23, 1901. 



Henry William Wirt, Colonel loth Vt. Infantry, Brevet 
Brig. General V. S. A'ols., L^. S. Consul, Quebec, Canada. 

Though suffering from severe wounds, rejoined his regiment 
and led it in a brilliant charge, recapturing the guns of an abandoned 
battery. 

Cedar Creek, Ya., Oct. 19, 1864. 

Medal awarded Dec. 21, 1892, as Colonel. 



Hesseltine, Francis S., Lieutenant Colonel 13th Maine In- 
fantrv, 10 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 

In command of a detachment of one hundred men, conducted a 
reconnoissance for two days, baffling and beating back an attacking 
force of more than a thousand Confederate cavalry, and regained 
his transport without loss. 

Matagorda Bay, Texas, Dec. 29, 30, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 2, 1895. 



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Hibson, Joseph C, Private Co. C, 48th N. Y. Infantry, 
actmg bugler, zi^y Lexington Ave., New York City, or White- 
stone, L. I., N. Y. 

While voluntarily performing picket duty under fire, was at- 
tacked and his surrender demanded, but he killed his assailant 

Near Fort Wagner, S. C, July 13, 1863. 

Responded to a call for a volunteer to reconnoiter the enemy's 
position, and went within the enemy's lines under fire and was 
exposed to great danger. 

Near Fort Wagner, S. C, July 14, 1863. 

Voluntarily exposed himself with great gallantry during an 
assault, and received three wounds that permanently disabled him 
for active service. 

Near Fort Wagner, S. C, July 18, 1863. 

Medal awarded Oct. 23, 1897. 



Hill, William L., Chief Boatswain, U. S. Navy Navv 
Yard, Portsmouth, N. H. 

William L. Hill, Captain of top. For jumping overboard from 
cl Training ship Minnesota, at Newport, R. I. June 22 

1S81, and sustaining, until picked up by a steam launch, William 
Mulcahy, third class boy, who had fallen overboard. 

Medal awarded to William Hill. No record of date 
of award. 



Hills, WilHam G., Private Co. E, 9th N. Y. Cavalry, ^426 
Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. ^ 

Voluntarily carried a severely wounded comrade out of a heavy 
fire of the enemy. 

North Fork, Va., Sept. 26. 1864. 

Medal awarded Sept. 26, 1893. 
Under date of June 13, 190s, the Militarv Secretary 
writes: ' -^ 

The statement in the recently published Medal of Honor list 
shows that Wilham C. Hills, private Co. E, 9th N. Y. Cavalry per- 
tormed a very gallant act, much beyond the mere call of duty and 
that he performed it voluntarily. F is. of course, impracticable to 
set forth m sucn a publication all the details stated in the applica- 
tions upon which the medals are issued. However, no important 
detail that was set forth in the application in this case has been 
omitted from the publication. 



Hoben, Thomas M., Coxswain U. S. S., Nashville ^=;4 E 
13th St., New York City. ^^ ' 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 



Cienfuegos, Cuba, Mav 11, iL-,^. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899, as Thomas Hoban 



Hoffman, Mrs. Mary Hapeman, First Class Companion in 
Succession, Daughter of Original First Class Companion Doug- 
las Hapeman, deceased. 



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Hapeman, Douglas, Lieut. -Colonel 104th Illinois In- 
fantry, Brevet Colonel U. S. Vols., deceased. Record : 

With conspicuous coolness and bravery rallied his men under 
a severe attack, reformed the broken ranks, and repulsed the 
attack. 

Peach Tree Creek, Ga., July 20, 1864. 

Medal awarded April 5, i; 



Holehouse, James, Private Co. B, 7th Mass. Infantry, 99 
Reeves St., Fall River, Mass. 

With one companion, voluntarily and with conspicuous daring, 
advanced beyond his regiment, which had been broken in the 
assault, and halted beneath the crest. Following the example of 
these two men the colors were brought to the summit, the regiment 
was advanced, and the position held. 

Marye's Heights, Va., May 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded Sept. 10, 1897. 



Holmes, Lovilo N., Captain Co. H, 2nd Minn. Infantry. 
Mankato, Minn. 

Was one of a detachment of sixteen men who heroically de- 
fended a wagon train against the attack of 125 Cavalry, repulsed 
the attack, and saved the train. 

Nolensville, Tenn., Feb. 15, 1863, 

Medal awarded Sept. 11, 1897, as ist Sergeant. 



Holton, Edward A., Captain Co. F, 6th Vt. Infantry, 
Church St., Bernardston, Mass. 

Rescued the colors of his regiment under heavy fire, the color- 
bearer having been shot down while the troops were in retreat. 
Lees Mills, Va., April 16, 1862. 
Medal awarded July g, 1892, as ist Sergeant Co. 1. 



Homan, Conrad, ist Lieutenant Co. A, 29th Mass. In- 
fantry, Grove St., Saxonville, Mass. 

Fought his way through the enemy's lines with the regimental 
colors, the rest of the color guard being killed or captured. 
Near Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 3, 1869, as Color Sergeant Co. A. 



Hopkins, Charles F., Corporal Co. I, ist N. J. Infantry, 
Boon ton, N. J. 

Voluntarily carried a wounded comrade, under heavy fire, to a 
place of safety ; though twice wounded in the act, he continued in 
action until again severely wounded. 

Gaines M\\\, Va., June 27, 1862. 
Medal awarded July 9, 1892. 



Horgan, Michael C, V. S. S. Minnesota, 51 Bow St., 
Charlestown, Mass. 

Spiking guns at capture Plymouth, Roanoke River, and plant- 
ing flag on Fort Fisher, N. C. 



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Home, Samuel B., Captain Co. H, nth Conn. Infantry, 
Acting Provost Marshal i8th Corps, Army of the James, 409 
N. Main St., Winsted, Conn. 

While acting as an aide and carrying an important message, 
was severely wounded and his horse killed, but delivered the order 
and rejoined his general. 

Fort Harrison, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded Nov. 19, 1897. 



Horsfall, William H., Private Co. K, 4th U. S. Vet. In- 
fantry, Hancock's Corps, Newport, Campbell Co., Kentucky. 

Saved the life of a wounded officer lying between the lines. 

Corinth, Miss., May 21, 1862. 

Medal awarded Aug. 17, 1895, as Drummer or Musi- 
cian Co. G, 1st Kentucky Infantry. 



Horton, William C, Private U. S. M. C, 7th and Broad- 
way Sts., Bremerton, Wash. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, in erect- 
ing barricades under heavy fire, at Pekin, July 21 to August 17, 
1900. 

Medal awarded Julv 19, 1901. 



Houghton, Charles H., Captain Battery L, 14th N. Y. Ar- 
tillery, Brevet Major U. S. Vols., Brevet Colonel N. Y. S. V., 
1 195 Broad St., Newark, N. J. 

In the Union assault at the Crater and in the Confederate assault 
repelled at Fort Haskell, displayed most conspicuous gallantry and 
repeatedly exposed himself voluntarily to great danger, was three 
times wounded and sufifered the loss of a leg. 

Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864; March 25, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 5, 1898. 



Howard, Hiram R., Private Co. H, nth Ohio Infantry, 
Point Pleasant, W. Va. 

Scaled the enemy's works, and in a hand-to-hand fight cap- 
tured a flag. 

Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 29, 1892. 



Howard, Oliver O., Major-General U. S. A., retired, Past 
Commander Medal of Honor Legion, 156 College St., Burling- 
ton, Vt. 

Led the 61 st New York Infantry in a charge, in which he was 
twice severely wounded in the right arm, necessitating amputation. 
Fair Oaks, Va., June i, 1862. 

Medal awarded March 29, 1893, as Brigadier General 
U. S. Vols. 



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Howard, S. Edward, Captain Co. C, 8th Vt. Infantry, 44 
Putnam St., West Newton, Mass. 

Voluntarily carried an important message through the heavy 
fire of the enemy. 

Bayou Teche, La., Jan. 14, 1863. 

Medal awarded Jan. 29, 1894, as ist Sergeant Co. H. 



Howe, Orion P., Corporal 55th Illinois Infantry, Clay 
Centre, Kansas. 

A drummer boy, 14 years of age, and severely wounded and 
exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, he persistently remained 
upon the field of battle until he had reported to Gen. W. T. Sherman 
the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under 
command of Colonel Malmborg. 

V^icksburg, Miss., May 19, 1863. 

Medal awarded April 23, 1896, as Musician. 



Howe, William H., ist Lieutenant Co. K, 29th Mass. In- 
fantry, 70 Everett St., Everett, Mass. 

Served an abandoned gun under heavy fire. 

Fort Stedman, Va., Mar. 25, 1865. 

Medal awarded March 8, 1895, as Sergeant. 



Hubbell, William S., Captain Co. A, 21st Conn. Infantry, 
Brevet Major U. S. Vols., 31 Bible House, Astor Place, New 
York City. 

Led out a small flanking party, and by a clash and at great 
risk, captured a large number of prisoners. 
Fort Harrison, Va., Sept. 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 13, 1894, as Captain and A. A. 
A. G. 1st Div., 1 8th Corps. 



Hughes, Oliver, Corporal Co. C, 12th Ky. Infantry, New 
Cambria, Macon Co., Mo. 

Capture of flag of nth South Carolina (C. S. A.) 
Weldon Railroad, Va., June 24, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 7, 1865. 



Huidekoper, Henry S., Lieutenant-Colonel (Colonel — not 
mustered), 150th Pa. Infantry, 1704 Pine St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Most distinguished gallantry. On this occasion Colonel Huide- 
koper received a severe wound of the right arm, while engaged in 
repelling an attack of the enemy, but instead of retiring he remained 
at the front in command of the regiment. 
Gettysburg, Pa., July i, 1863. 
Medal awarded Jan. 5, 1905. 



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Humphrey, Charles F., Brigadier General and Quarter- 
master General G. S. Army, Fort Myer, Va. 

Voluntarily and successfully conducted, in the face of a wither- 
ing fire, a party which recovered possession of an abandoned how- 
itzer and two Gatling guns, lying between the lines a few yards from 
the Indians. 

Clear Water, Idaho, July ii, 1877. 
Medal awarded March 2, 1897, as ist Lieutenant 4th 
U. S. Artillery. 



Hunterson, John C, Co. B, 3d Pa. Cavalry, 311 Wharton 
St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

While under fire, between the lines of the two armies, volun- 
tarily gave up his own horse to an engineer officer, whom he was 
accompanying on a reconnoissance and whose horse had been killed, 
thus enabling the officer to escape with valuable papers in his pos- 
session. 

On the Peninsula, Va., June 5, 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 2, 1897. 



Immell, Lorenzo D., ist Lieutenant ist Missouri Light 
Artillery, 810 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. 

Bravery in action. 

Wilson's Creek, Mo., Aug. 10, 1861. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1890, as Corporal Co. F, 2d 
U. S. Artillery. 



Inscho, Leonidas H., 2d Lieutenant Co. H, 23d Ohio In- 
fantry, 309 W. Church St., Newark, Ohio. 

Alone and unaided and with his left hand disabled, captured a 
Confederate captain and four men. 

South Mountain, Md., Sept. 14, 1862. 
Medal awarded Jan. 31, 1894, as Corporal Co. E, 12th 
Ohio Infantry. 



Irsch, Francis, Captain Co. D, 45th N. Y. Infantry, No. i, 

Old Slip, New York City. 

Gallantry in flanking the enemy and capturing a number of 
prisoners, and in holding a part of the town against heavy odds 
while the army was rallying on Cemetery Hill. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July i, 1863. 

Medal awarded May 27, 1892. 



Itrich, Franz A., Chief Carpenter LT. S. N., 118 12th Ave., 
San Francisco, Cal. 

Was a member of the whalesboat crew who burned the Spanish 
vessels inside the harbor of Cavite on the afternoon of May ist, 
1898, the day of the general action. The success attending the 
operation was largely due to his coolness and intelligence. 
Cavite Harbor, P. L, May i, 1898. 
Medal awarded Dec. 5, 1900, as Chief Carpenter's 
Mate, on U. S. S. Petrel. 



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Jackson, Frederick R., ist Sergeant Co. F, 7th Conn. In- 
fantry, Clayton, N. Y. 

Having his left arm shot away, in a charge on the enemy, he 
continued on duty, taking part in a second and a third charge, until 
he fell exhausted from loss of blood. 

James Island, S. C, June 16, 1862. 

Medal awarded Autumn of 1863. 



Jardine, Alexander, First Class Fireman U. S. S. Potomac. 
35 Queen St., Cleveland, Ohio. 

Heroism in going into the boiler room filled with hot steam and 
opening a valve. 

At sea, from Cat Island to Nassau, Nov. 14, 1898. 

Medal awarded Dec. 13, 1898. 



Jardine, James, ist Lieutenant Co. F, 54th Ohio Infantry. 
Chase, Park Co., Colorado. 

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." 

Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 

Medal awarded April 5, 1894, as Sergeant. 



Jewett, Erastus W., ist Lieutenant Co. A, 9th Vt. In- 
fantry, 244 Maple St., Burlington, Vt. 

By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, kept 
a superior force of the enemy at a distance, and thus covered the 
retreat of the garrison. 

Newport Barracks, N. C, Feb. 2, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 8, 1891. 



Johansson, Johan J., Seaman, LT. S. S. Nashville, Box 11. 
care W. E. Marcy, Pomfret, Conn. 

Heroism and gallantry, cutting cables under fire from the 
enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May ii, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



Johns, Henry T., ist Lieutenant Co. C, 6ist Mass. In- 
fantry, Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., 301 Spruce St., Washing- 
ton, D. C 

Volunteered in response to a call, and took part in the move- 
ment that was made upon the enemy's works, under a heavy fire 
therefrom, in advance of the general assault. 
Port Hudson, La., May 27, 1863. 

Medal awarded Nov. 25, 1893, as Private Co. C, 49th 
Mass. Infantry. 



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Johnsen, Hans., Chief Gunner U. S. N., U. S. Navy 
Powder Depot, Dover, N. J. 

Distinguished bravery on board the U. S. Torpedo boat Wins- 
low, at the time of the efforts of the enemy by concentrating their 
fire on that vessel, in an attempt to destroy her. 
Cardenas, Cuba, May ii, 1898. 

Medal awarded Sept. 3, 1898, as Chief Machinist 
U. S. N. 



Johnson, Joseph E., Captain Co. D, 58th Pa. Infantry, 
Brevet Major U. S. V., Longdale, Alleghany Co., Va. 

Though twice severely wounded while advancing in the assault, 
he disregarded his injuries and was among the first to enter the 
fort, where he was wounded for the third time. 
Fort Harrison, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded April i, 1898, as ist Lieutenant Co. A. 



Johnson, Wallace W., Sergeant Co. G, 6th Pa. Reserves, 
4037 Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 

With five other volunteers, gallantly charged on a number of 
the enemy's sharp-shooters concealed in a log house, captured them 
and brought them into the Union lines. 
Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 
Medal awarded Aug. 8, 1900. 



Jones, John, Ordinary Seaman, U. S. Navy, 25 Stark St., 
Portsmouth, N. H. 

Was one of the crew of the first cutter of the U. S. S. Rhode 
Island, on the night of December 30, 1862, which was engaged in 
saving the lives of the officers and crew of the Monitor. They had 
saved a number, and it was owing to their gallantry and zeal and 
desire to save others that they became separated from the Rhode 
Island, and were adrift for some hours. 

At sea, Dec. 30, 1862. 

No record of date of award of medal. 



Karpeles, Leopold, Color Sergeant, 57th Mass. Infantry, 
136 R St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

While color-bearer, rallied the retreating troops, and induced 
them to check the enemy's advance. 
Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 30, 1870, as Sergeant Co. E. 



Keele, Jpseph, ist Lieutenant Co. I, i82d N. Y. Infantry, 
Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., 609 West Side Ave., Jersey City, 
N.J. 

Voluntarily at the risk of his life, carried orders to the brigade 
commander which resulted in saving the works his regiment was 
defending. 

North Anna River, Va., May 23, 1864. 

Medal awarded Oct. 25, 1867, as Sergeant Major. 



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Keen, Joseph S., Serjeant Co. D, 13th Mich. Infantry, 81 
Forest Ave., West, Detroit, Mich. 

While an escaped prisoner of war within the Confederate lines 
witnessed an important movement of the enemy, and at great per- 
sonal risk made his way through the lines and brought news of the 
movement to Sherman's army. 

Near the Chattahooche River, Ga., Oct. i, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 4, 1899. 



Kelley, Leverett M., Captain Co. A, 36th 111. Infantry, 
Deputy Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Office, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

Sprang over the works just captured from the enemy, and, call- 
ing upon his comrades to follow, rushed forward in the face of a 
deadly fire and was among the first over the works on the summit, 
where he compelled the surrender of a Confederate officer and re- 
ceived his sword. 

Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1863. 

Medal awarded April 4, 1900, as Sergeant. 



Kelly, Alexander, ist Sergeant Co. F, 6th U. S. C. T., 334 
Renfrew St., East End, Pittsburg, Pa. 

Gallantly seized the colors, which had fallen near the enemy's 
line of abatis, raised them and rallied the men at a time of confusion 
and in a place of the greatest danger. 

Chapins Farm, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 6, 1865. 



Kendall, WiUiam W., ist Lieutenant Co. A, 49th Ind. In- 
fantry, French Lick, Ind. 

Voluntarily led the company in a charge and was the first to 
enter the enemy's works, taking a number of prisoners. 
Black River Bridge, Miss., May 17, 1863. 
Medal awarded Feb. 12, 1894, as ist Sergeant. 



Kerr, Thomas R., Captain Co. C, 14th Pa. Cavalry, Room 
34, Jackson Bldg., 6th and Penn Sts., Pittsburg, Pa. 

zA.fter being most desperately wounded, he captured the colors 
of a Confederate regiment. 

Moorfield, W. Va., Aug. 7, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 13, 1894. 



Kiggins, John, Color Sergeant Co. D, 149th N. Y. In- 
fantry, 1708 S. Geddes St., Syracuse, N. Y. 

Waved the colors to save the lives of the men who were being 
fired upon by their own batteries, and thereby drew upon himself a 
concentrated fire from the enemy. 

Lookout Moimtain, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1863. 
Medal awarded Jan. 12, 1892. 



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King, Horatio C, Major and Chief Quartermaster, Brevet 
Colonel U. S. V., 375 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

While serving as a volunteer aide, carried orders to the reserve 
brigade and participated with it in the charge which repulsed the 
enemy. 

Near Dinwiddie Court House, Va., Mar. 31, 1865. 
Medal awarded Sept. 23, 1897. 



Kirby, Dennis T., Colonel U. S. Army, Brevet Brig. Gen- 
eral U. S. Vol., 134 nth St., S. E., Washington, D. C. 

Seized the colors when the color bearer was killed and bore them 
himself in the assault. 

Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 

Medal aw^arded Jan. 31, 1894, as Major 8th Missouri 
Infantry. 



Klein, Robert, Chief Carpenter's Mate U. S. N., serving on 
board the U. S. S. Monadnock, care of Navv Dept., Washing- 
ton, D. C 

For heroism in rescuing shipmates overcome in double bottoms 
by fumes and turpentine. 

U. S. S. Raleigh at Sea, Jan. 25, 1904. 
Medal awarded March 28, 1905. 



Knox, Edward M., ist Lieutenant 15th N. Y. Independent 
Light Battery, 26 E. 83d St., New York City. 

Held his ground with the battery after the other batteries had 
fallen back, until compelled to draw his piece off by hand; he was 
severely wounded. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Oct. 18, 1892, as 2d Lieutenant. 



Kountz, John S., Drummer Co. G, 37th Ohio Infantry, 
327 i2th St., Toledo, Ohio. 

Seized a musket and joined in the charge in which he was se- 
verely wounded. 

Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1863. 
Medal awarded Aug. 13, 189^;. 



Krause, Ernest, Coxswain U. S. N., L^. S. S. Dubuque, 
276 Griffith St., Jersey City, N. J. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, i 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



Kretsinger, George, Private Chicago Mercantile Battery, 
Illinois Light Artillery, 7320 Princeton Ave., Chicago, 111. 

Carried, with others, by hand, a cannon up to and fired it 
through an embrasure' of the enemy's works. 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22. 1863. 
Medal awarded July 20, 1897. 



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Kuchneister, Herman W., Corporal U. S. Marine Corps, 
29 Oliver St., Maiden, Mass. 

Distinguished gallantly in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899, as Private. 



Kyle, Patrick J., Landsman U. S. N., 6 Mt. Vernon St., 
Charlestown, Mass. 

For rescuing from drowning a shipmate from U. S. S. Quinne- 
baug. 

Port Mahon, Minorca, March 13, 1879. 



Lanebein, J. C. Julius, Musician Co. B, 9th N. Y. Infantry, 
Commander Medal of Honor Legion, 302 Broadway, New 
York City. 

A drummer boy, fifteen years of age, he voluntarily and under 
a heavy fire, went to the aid of a wounded officer, procured medical 
assistance for him and aided in carrying him to a place of safety. 
Camden, N. C, April 19, 1862. 
Medal awarded Jan. 7, 1895. 



Larrabee, James W., Sergeant Co. I, 5Sth 111. Infantry, 
Paw Paw, 111. 

Gallantry in the charge of "the volunteer storming party." 

Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 

Medal awarded Sept. 2, 1893, as Corporal. 



Lawson, John H., Landsman, U. S. Flagship Hartford, 
1334 Pearl St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Was one of the six men stationed at the shell-whip on the berth- 
deck. A shell killed or wounded the whole number. Lawson was 
wounded in the leg and thrown with great violence against the side 
of the ship; but. as soon as he recovered himself. althouRh begged to 
go below, he refused, and went back to the shell-whip, where he re- 
mained fhiring the action. 

Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. 



Leonard William, Private Co. L, 2d U. S. Cavalry, White 
Sulphur Springs, Montana. 
Bravery in action. 

Muddy Creek, Montana, May 7, 1877. 
Medal awarded August 8, 1877. 



Levy, Benjamin B., Color Sergeant 40th N. Y. Infantry, 
2365 7th Ave., New York City. 

This soldier, a drummer boy, took the gun of a sick comrade, 
went into the fight, and when the color bearers were shot down, car- 
ried the colors and saved them from capture. 

Glendale, Va., June 30, 1862. 

Medal awarded March i, 1865, to Benjamin Levy, as 
Musician Co. G, ist N. Y. Infantry. 



Livingston, Josiah O., Captain Co. G, 9th Vermont In- 
fantry, Montpelier, Vt. 

When, after desperate resistance, the small garrison had been 
driven back to the river by a vastly superior force, this officer, while 
a small force held back the enemy, personally fired the railroad 
bridge, and, although wounded himself, assisted a wounded officer 
over the burning structure. 

Newport Barracks, N. C, Feb. 2, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 8, 1891, as Lieutenant and Ad- 
jutant. 



Lonergan, Thomas F., First Class Companion in Succes- 
sion, Son of Original First Class Companion John Lonergan, 
deceased, y'j St. Etienne St., Montreal, Canada. 

Lonergan, John, Captain Co. A, 13th Vt. Infantry, 
deceased. Record: 

Gallantry in the recapture of four guns and the capture of two 
additional guns from the enemy; also the capture of a number of 
prisoners. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 
Medal awarded Oct. 28, 1893. 



Lord, William, Musician Co. C, 40th Mass. Infantry, 2174 
8th Ave., New York City. 

Picked up a wounded and helpless officer from between the lines, 
and, under fire from both sides, carried him to the field hospital. 
Drury's Bluflf, Va., May 16, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 4, 1898. 



Levering, George M., ist Lieutenant Co. F, 75th U. S. 
C. T., Box 131, National Home D. V. S., Togus, Maine. 

During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other 
troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and de- 
termination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the 
troops. 

Port Hudson, La., June 14, 1863. 
Medal awarded Nov. 19, 1891, as ist Sergeant Co. I, 
4th Mass. Infantry. 



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Luce. Moses A., Sergeant Co. E, 4th Mich. Infantry, 1744 
2d St., San Diego, Cal. 

Voluntarily returned, in the face of the advancing enemy, to the 
assistance of a wounded and helpless comrade, and carried him, at 
imminent peril, to a place of safety. 

Laurel Hill, Va., May 10, 1864. 
Medal awarded Feb. 7, 1895. 



Ludgate, William, Captain Co. G, SQth N. Y. Infantry, 

Brevet Major U. S. Vols., 411 T St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Gallantry and promptness in rallying his men and advancing 

with a small detachment, to save a bridge about to be fired by the 

enemy. 

Farmville, Va., April 7, t86s. 
Medal awarded Aug. 10, 1889. 



Lyman, Joel H., ist Lieutenant, 7th U. S. Infantry and 
A. A. G., U. S. A., Randolph, N. Y., or Grand Hotel, New York 
City. 

Tn an attempt to capture a Confederate flag, he captured one of 
the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines. 
AVinchester, Va., Sept. 19, 1864. 

Medal awarded Aug. 20, 1894, as Quartermaster Ser- 
geant Co. B, 9th N. Y. Cavalry. 



Mack, Alexander, Captain of the Top, U. S. N., serving on 
board the U. S. S. Brooklyn, P. O. Box 413, New London, 
Conn. 

In the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864; activity, zeal 
and skill displayed in handling his gun, as well as great courage. 
He was severely wounded. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1865. 



Mackie, John F., First Sergeant U. S. M. Corps, serving 
on board U. S. S. Galena, 251 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Corporal of marines on board of the U. S. S. Galena in the attack 
on Fort Darling, at Drury's Bluff, James River, May 15, 1862; par- 
ticularly mentioned for his gallant conduct and services and signal 
acts of devotion to duty. 

Medal awarded July 10, 1862, as Corporal John 
Mackie. 



Marquette, Charles D., Sergeant Co. F, 93d Pa. Infantrv, 
II E. High St., Carlisle, Pa. 
Capture of a flag. 

Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded May 10, 1865, to Charles Marquette. 



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Marsh, George K., First Class Companion in Succession, 
Nephew of Original First Class Companion Albert Marsh, 

deceased, Randolph, N. Y. ^ -r. ^ , at ^r t 

Marsh, Albert, 2d Lieutenant Co. B, 64th N. Y. In- 
fantry, deceased. Record: 

Capture of a flag. 

Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. 

Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864. 

Martin, Sylvester H., Captain Co. K, 88th Pa. Infantry, 
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Erie, Pa. 

Gallantly made a most dangerous reconnoissance, discovermg 
the position of the enemy and enabling the division to repulse an 
attack made in strong force. 

Weldon Railroad, Va., Aug. 19, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 5, 1894, as Lieutenant. 



Mathews, William H., Captain Co. I, 2d Maryland Vet. 
Infantry, 320 14th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. , ^ ^ • . 

Finding himself among a squad of Confederates, he tired into 
them killing one, and was himself wounded, but succeeded m brmg- 
ing in a sergeant and two men of the 17th South Carolma Regiment 
as prisoners. (This soldier served under the name of Henry bivel.) 
Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded July 10, 1896, as Sergeant Co. E. 



Mathias, Clarence E., Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps, Pri- 
vate Co. M, 28th U. S. Infantry, care of War Dept., Wash- 
ington, D. C, temporary address, Fort Lincoln, N. Dakota. 

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, in the 
advance on Tientsin. 

Tientsin, China, June 21, 1900. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Private U. S. Marme 

Corps. 

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Matthews, John C, Color Sergeant Co. A, 61 st Pa. In- 
fantry, 157 Lorimer Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. 

Voluntarily took the colors, whose bearer had been disabled, 
and, although himself severely wounded, carried the same until the 
enemy's works were taken. 

Petersburg, Va., April 2, 1865. 

Medal awarded Feb. 13, 1891, as Corporal. 



Maus, Marion P., Colonel U. S. Army, care A. G. O., War 

Dept., Washington, D. C. . , , -i a u 

Most distinguished gallantry in action with the hostile Apaches 
led by Geronimo and Natchez. 

Sierra Madre Mountains, Mexico, Jan. 11, 1886. 
Medal awarded Nov. 27, 1894, as ist Lieutenant ist 

L^ S. Infantry. 



Maynard, George H., Captain 13th Mass. Infantry, Brevet 
Major U. S. V., 15 Church St., Waltham, Mass. 

A wounded and helpless comrade, having been left on the skir- 
mish line, this soldier voluntarily returned to the front under a se- 
vere fire and carried the wounded man to a place of safety. 

Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. 

Medal awarded April i, 1898, as Private Co. D. 



Mears, George W., Sergeant Co. A, 6th Pa. Reserves In- 
fantry, Rupert, Pa. 

With five volunteers he gallantly charged on a number of the 
enemy's sharpshooters concealed in a log house, captured them, and 
brought them into the Union lines. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Feb. 16, 1897. 



Mechling, Henry W. B., Blacksmith Co. H, 7th U. S. Cav- 
alry, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland Co., Pa. 

With three comrades, during the entire engagement, cour- 
ageously held a position that secured water for the command. 
Little Big Horn, Mont., June 25, 1876. 
Medal awarded Oct. 5, 1878, as Henry W. B. Machlin. 



Merriam, Henry C, Major General U. S. Army, retired. 
Care of War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Volunteered to attack the enemy's works in advance of orders 
and, upon permission being given, made a most gallant assault. 
Fort Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865. 
Medal awarded June 28, 1894, as Lieutenant Colonel 
73d U. S. C. T. 



Meyer, Henry C, Captain Co. D, 24th N. Y. Cavalry, 
Brevet Major N. Y. S. V., Montclair, N. J. 

During an assault and in the face of a heavy fire, rendered 
heroic assistance to a wounded and helpless ofiicer, thereby saving 
his life, and in the performance of this gallant act sustained a severe 
wound. 

Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 

Medal awarded March 29, 1899. 



Meyer, William, Carpenter L^. S. N., serving on board of 
the U. S. S. Baltimore, 495 W. 19th St., Chicago, 111. 

Distinguished gallantry under fire of the enemy, cutting cables. 
Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



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Miles, Nelson A., Lieutenant General U. S. A., retired. 
Care of War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry while holding with his command an ad- 
vanced position against repeated assaults by a strong force of the 
enemy; was severely wounded. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 2 and 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded July 23, 1892, as Colonel 6ist N. Y. 
Infantry. 



Miller, James, Master's Mate, U. S. S. Marblehead, 2926 
Diamond St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

In the engagement with the rebel batteries on Stono River, De- 
cember 25, 1863 ; noted for bravery and coolness in casting the lead 
and giving the soundings while exposed to a dangerous fire, and only 
retired, reluctantly, when ordered to do so ; also commended for 
admirable management at the wheel. Promoted to acting master's 
mate. 

Medal awarded in July, i<%4, as Quartermaster, by 
Rear Admiral Dahlgren, on board Flagship Philadelphia. 



Miller, William E., Captain Co. H, 3d Pa. Cavalry, 28 N. 
Hanover St., Carlisle, Pa. 

Without orders led a charge of his squadron upon the flank of 
the enemy, checked his attack, and cut off and dispersed the rear of 
his column. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded July 21, 1897. 



Mills, Albert L., Brigadier General U. S. Army, Superin- 
tendent U. S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y. General 
address : Care of War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry in encouraging those near him by his 
bravery and coolness after being shot through the head, and entirely 
without sight. 

Near Santiago de Cuba, July i, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 9, 1902, as Captain and Asst. 
Adjt. General U. S. Vols.' 



Mindil, George W., Colonel 27th and 33d N. J. Infantry, 
Brevet Major General U. S. Vols., Graham Court, 1925 Sev- 
enth Ave., New York City (2 medals). 

Volunteered the services of his regiment and continued it in 
service several weeks after its term had expired. 
June 17, 1863. 

Medal awarded Feb. 10, 1887, as Colonel 27th N. J. 
Infantry. 

As aide-de-camp led the charge with a part of a regiment, 
pierced the enemy's center, silenced some of his artillery, and, get- 
ting in his rear, caused him to abandon his position. 
Williamsburg, Va., May 5, 1862. 

Medal awarded Oct. 25, 1893, as Captain Co. I, 6ist 
Pa. Infantry. 



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Mitchell, Alexander H., Captain Co. A, 105th Pa. Infantry, 

820 N. 6th St., Harrisburg-, Pa. 

Capture of flag of i8th North CaroHna Infantry (C. S. A.), in 
a personal encounter with the color bearer. 
Spottsylvania, Va., March 12, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 2'], 1890, as ist Lieutenant. 



Mitchell, Joseph, Gunner U. S. N., serving on board U. S. 
S. Tacoma, care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in battle 
at Pekin. 

Pekin, China, July 12, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901. 



Moffitt, John H., Sergeant Co. C, i6th N. Y. Infantry, 85 
Court St., Plattsburg, N. Y. 

Voluntarily took up the regimental colors after several color 
bearers had been shot down, and carried them until himself 
wounded. 

Gaines Mill, Va., June 2y, 1862. 

Medal awarded March 3, 1891, as Corporal. 



Molloy, Hugh, Ordinary Seaman on board of the U. S. S., 
Fort Hindman, 588 California Ave., Chicago, 111. 

During the engagement near Harrisonburg, La., March 2, 1S64, 
a shell pierced the bow casement on the right of gun No. i, mor- 
tally wounding the tirst sponger, who dropped his sponge out of the 
port on the forecastle. Molloy instantly jumped from the port to the 
forecastle, recovered the sponge, and sponged and loaded the gun 
while outside, exposed to a heavy fire of musketry. 
Medal awarded to Hugh Melloy. 



Monaghan, Patrick H., Sergeant Co. F, 48th Pa. Infantry 
Girardville, Pa. 

Recapture of colors of 7th N. Y. H. A. 

Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 

Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864, as Corporal. 



Monsson, Mons, Gunner U. S. N., serving on board of the 
U. S. S. Missouri, care of Navy Dept,, Washington, D. C. 

For extraordinary heroism in entering a burning magazine 
through the scuttle, and endeavoring to extinguish the fire by throw- 
ing water with his hands until a hose was passed to him. 

At Sea, on board the U. S. S. Missouri, April 13, 1904. 
Medal awarded Dec. 7, 1904, as Chief Gunner's Mate. 



Moore, Daniel B., Sergeant Co. E, nth Wis. Infantry, 
Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., 171 Emerson Ave., Chicago, 111. 

At the risk of his own life, saved the life of an officer who had 
been shot down and overpowered by superior numbers. 
Fort Blakely, Ala., April 9, 1865. 
Medal awarded Aug. 8, 1900, as Corporal. 



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Morey, Delano J., Private Co. B, 82d Ohio Infantry, 
Grant, Ohio. 

.Yiier the charge of the command had been repulsed, he rushed 
forward alone, with an empty gun and captured two of the enemy's 
sharpshooters. 

McDowell, Va., May 8, 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 14, 1893. 



Morrison, Francis, Private Co. H, 85th Pa. Infantry, 
Ohiopyle, Pa. 

Voluntarily exposed himself to a heavy fire to bring off a 
wounded comrade. 

Bermuda Hundred, Va., June 17, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 2, 1897. 



Morse, Charles E., Color Sergeant, 62d N. Y. Infantry, 
S2 E. loth St., New York City. 

V^oluntarily rushed back into the enemy's lines, took the colors 
. from the color sergeant, who was mortally wounded, and, although 
himself wounded, carried them through the fight. 
Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864. 
Medal awarded Jan. 14, 1890, as Sergeant Co. I. 



Mulholland, St. Clair A., Colonel ii6th Pa. Infantry, 
Brevet Brig, and Major General U. S. Vols. Pension Agent, 
Post Ofhce Bldg., or 4202 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 

In command of the picket line, held the enemy in check all night 
to cover the retreat of the army. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 4 and 5, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 26, 1895, ^s Major ii6th Pa. 
Infantry. 



Muller, Frederick, Boatswain U. S. N., serving on board 
U. S. S. Lancaster, care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

For heroism and gallantry under fire of the enemy, while lashing 
the disabled "Hornet" to the "Wompatuck." 
Manzanillo, Cuba, June 30, il 
Medal awarded May i, 1901. 



Murphy, Charles J., ist Lieutenant and Regimental Quar- 
termaster, 38th N. Y. Infantry, 51 W. 29th St. New York City. 
Took a rifle and voluntarily fought with his regiment in the 
ranks ; when the regiment was forced back voluntarily remained 
on the field caring for the wounded, and was there taken prisoner. 
Bull Run, Va., July 21, 1861. 
Medal awarded April 5, 1898. 



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Murphy, Robinson B., Musician Co. A, 127th 111. Infantry, 
Front Royal, Va. 

Being orderly to the brigade commander, he voluntarily led two 
regiments, as re-enforcements, into the Hne of battle, where he had 
his horse shot under him. 

Atlanta, Ga., July 28, 1864. 
Medal awarded July 22, 1890. 



McAdams, Peter, Lieutenant Co. A, 98th Pa. Infantry, 
123 Davis St., Manayunk, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Went in front of his regiment 250 yards and, under fire, brought 
within the lines a comrade who was wounded and unconscious. 
Salem Heights, Va., May 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded April i, 1898, as Corporal. 



McCarthy, Michael, ist Sergeant Troop H, ist U. S. Cav- 
alrv and Quartermaster General N. G. Washington, Walla 
Walla, WaTsh. 

Was detailed, with six men, to hold a commanding position, and 
held it with great gallantry until the troops fell back. He then 
fought his way through the Indians, rejoined a portion of his com- 
mand and continued the fight in retreat. He had two horses shot 
under him, and was captured, but escaped and reported for duty 
after three days' hiding and wandering in the mountains. 
White Bird Canyon, Idaho, June 17, 1877. 
Medal awarded Nov. 20, 1897. 



McCloy, John, Boatswain U. S. N., serving on board of 
the U. S. S. Atlanta, care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, in bat- 
tles on the 13th, 20th, 2rst and 22d of June, 1900, while with the 
Relief Expedition under Vice Admiral Seymour. 
China, June 13, 20, 21 and 22, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 190T, as Coxswain. 



McDonald, John Wade, Private Co. E, 20th 111. Infantry, 
"La Jolla Park," San Diego, Cal. 

Was severely wounded while endeavoring at the risk of his life 
to carry to a place of safety a wounded and helpless comrade. 
Pittshurg Landing, Tenn., April 6, 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 27, tqoo. 



McGough, Owen, Corporal Battery D, 5th U. S. Artillery, 
3033 7th Ave., Troy, N. Y. 

Through his personal exertions under a heavy fire, one of the 
guns of his battery was brought off the field; all the other guns 
were lost. 

Bull Run, Va., July 21, 1861. 
Medal awarded Aug. 28, 1897. 



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McKeever, Michael, Sergeant Co. K, 5th Pa. Cavalry, iioo 
Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 

vVas one of a small scouting party that charged and routed a 
mounted force of the enemy six times their number. He led the 
charge in a most gallant and distinguished manner, going far be- 
yond the call of duty. 

Burnt Ordinary, Va., Jan. 19, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 2, 1897, as Private. 



McKnight, WilUam, Mate U. S. N., U. S. S. Falmouth, 
577 McDonough St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Coxswain ; captain of gun, on board the U. S. S. Veruna, in the 
attacks upon Forts Jackson and St. Philip, April 24. 1862 ; mentioned 
as having done his "duty through the thickest of the fight, with 
great coolness and danger to the enemy." 

Medal av^arded as Coxswain U. S. N. in August, 1863. 



McKown, George W., First Class Companion by Inher- 
itance, Son of Original First Class Companion Nathaniel A. 
McKown, deceased, 116 E. 5th St., SedaHa, Mo. 

McKown, Nathaniel A., Sergeant Co. B, 58th Pa. In- 
fantry. Record : 

Capture of Flag. 

Chapin's Farm, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 

Medal awarded April 6, 1865. 



Nee, George H., Corporal Co. H, 21st U. S. Infantry, 103 
C St., South Boston, Mass. 

Gallantly assisted the rescue of the wounded from in front of 
the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy. 
Santiago, Cuba, July i, 1898. 

Medal awarded June 22, 1899, as Private Co. F, 7th 
U. S. Infantry. 



Neilon, Frederick S., Sergeant Co. A, 6th U. S. Cavalry, 
14 Cambria St., Somerville, Mass. 
Gallantry in action. 

Upper Washita, Texas, Sept. 9-1 1, 1874. 
Medal awarded April 23, 1875, to Frederick S. Neilan. 



Nelson, Lauritz, Sailmaker U. S. N., serving on board the 
U. S. S. Illinois, care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables, under fire from the 
enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



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Newland, William D., Ordinary Seaman on board of the 
U. S. S. Oneida, 120 High St., Waltham, Mass. 

tirst loader of the after 9-inch gun; mentioned as having be- 
haved splendidly, and as being distinguished on board for good con- 
duct and faithful discharge of all duties. 
Medal awarded Aug. 5, 1864. 



Nihill, John, Sergeant U. S. Engineers, retired (30 years' 
service). Care U. S. Engineer's Office, Jacksonville, Fla. 

Gallantry in action. 

Whetstone Mountain, Ariz., July 13, 1872. 

Medal awarded Dec. 4, 1874, as Private Co. F, 5th 
U. S. Cavalry. 



Niven, Robert, Captain Co. H, 8th N. Y. Cavalry, 243 
Potter's Ave., Providence, R. I. 
Capture of two flags. ' 
Waynesboro, Va., March 2, i86s. 
Medal aw^arded March 26, 1865, as 2d Lieutenant. 



Nolan, John J., 2d Lieutenant Co. C, 8th N. H. Infantry, 
1279 Tremont Ave., New York City. 

Although prostrated by a cannon shot, refused to give up the 
flag, which he was carrying as color bearer of his regiment, and con- 
tinued to carry it, at the head of the regiment, throughout the 
engagement. 

Georgia Landing, La.. Oct. 2.y , 1862. 

Medal awarded Aug. 3, 1897, ^^ Sergeant Co. K. 



Norton, Llewellyn P., Sergeant Major loth N. Y. Cavalry, 
Brevet 2d Lieutenant N. Y. S. V., Homer, Cortland Co., N. Y. 
Charged the enemy, and, with the assistance of Corporal 
Brincrle captured a field-piece, with two prisoners. 
Sailors Creek, Va., April 6, i86^. 
Medal awarded July 3, 1865, as Sergeant Co. L. 



0*Beirne, James R., Major 37th N. Y. Infantry (Irish 
Rifles), Brevet Colonel and Brigadier General U. S. Vols., 352 
West IT 7th St., New York City. 

Gallantly maintained the line of battle until ordered to fall back. 

Fair Oaks, Va., May 31 and June t. 1862. 

Medal awarded Ian. 20, 1891, as Captain Co. C, 37th 
N. Y. Infantry. 



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O'Donnell, Menomen, Captain Co. A, nth Mo. Infantry, 
308 South 5th St., Vincennes, Ind. 

Voluntarily joined the color guard in the assault on the enemy's 
works when he saw indications of wavering, and caused the colors 
of his regiment to be planted on the parapet. 

Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 

Voluntarily placed himself in the ranks of an assaulting column 
(being then on staff duty) and rode with it into the enemy's works, 
being the only mounted officer present ; was twice wounded in battle. 

Fort DeRussey, La., March 14, 1864. 

Medal awarded Sept. 11, 1897, as ist Lieutenant. 



Oliver, Paul A., Captain 12th N. Y. Infantry, Brevet Brig. 
General U. S. Vols., Oliver's Mills, Pa. 

While acting as aide, assisted in preventing a disaster caused by 
Union troops firing into each other. 
Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. 
Medal awarded Oct. 12, 1892. 



Orr, Charles A., Private Co. G, 187th N. Y. Infantry, 
Pension Agent, Buffalo, N. Y. 

This soldier and two others, voluntarily and under fire, rescued 
several wounded and helpless soldiers. 

Hatcher's Run, Va., Oct. 27, 1864. 
Medal awarded April t^ 1898. 



Orth, Jacob G., Corporal Co. D, 28th Pa. Infantry, 2219 
LTber Place, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Capture of flag, supposed to be of 7th South Carolina hifantry 
(C S. A.) 

Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 
Medal awarded Jan. 15, 1867. 



Palmer, William J., Colonel 15th Pa. Cavalry, Brevet 

Brig. General U. S. Vols., Glen Eyrie, Colorado Springs, Col. 

With less than 200 men, attacked and defeated a superior force 

of the enemy, capturing their field-piece and about 100 prisoners 

without the loss of a man. 

Red Hill, Ala., Jan. 14, 1865. 
Medal awarded Feb. 24, 1894. 



Parks, Harry J., Private Co. A, 9th N. Y. Cavalry (Cap- 
tain Light Battery A, Colorado Vols., Spanish-American 
War), 1734 Humboldt St., Denver, Col. 

Capture of flag. 

Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864. 

Medal awarded Oct. 26, 1864, as Jeremiah Parks. 



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Peck, Cassius, Sergeant Co. F, ist U. S. Sharpshooters, 
Burlington, Vt. 

Took command of such soldiers as he could get and attacked 
and captured a Confederate battery of four guns. Also while on a 
reconnoissance, overtook and captured a Confederate soldier. 
Near Sharpsburg, Md., Sept. 19, 1862. 
Medal awarded Oct. 12, 1892, as Private. 



Peck Theodore S., Captain Co. H, 9th Vermont Infantry, 
Adjutant General Vermont, Brevet Major General U. S. Vols., 
Past Commander Medal of Honor Legion, 275 College St., 
Burlington, Vt. 

By long and persistent resistance and burning the bridges, kept 
a superior force of the enemy at bay and covered the retreat of the 
garrison. 

Newport Barracks, N. C, Feb. 2, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 8, 1891, as ist Lieutenant Co. H, 
9th Vermont Infantry. 



Pelham, William R., Landsman U. S. N., 351 Hoyt St., 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Landsman on board of the U. S. S. Hartford, in the engagement 
in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864. When the crew of the gun to which 
he belonged was entirely broken up, owing to the number of its 
killed and wounded, he assisted in removing the latter below and 
then immediately returned ; and, without any direction to do so, 
took his place at the adjoining gun, where a vacancy existed, and 
continued to perform his duties there most faithfully for the re- 
mainder of the action. 



Penn, Robert, Fireman First Class, U. S. N., serving on 
the U. S. S. Iowa, 770 Cleveland Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Hauling fires of a boiler of which a manhole gasket had blown 
out 

Guantanamo, Cuba, July 20, 1898. 
Medal awarded Dec. 14, 1898, as Fireman Second 
Class. 



Peters, Alexander, Gunner's Mate First Class U. S. N., 
serving on board the U. S. S. Missouri, Care of Navy Dept., 
Washington, D. C. 

Medal awarded Dec. 13, 1904, under General Order Navy Dept. 
No. 172, while serving on board of the U. S. S. Missouri as Boat- 
swain's Mate, first class, for heroism in attempting to rescue from 
drowning Cecil A. Young, Ordinary Seaman, on September 15, 1904 
Medal awarded Dec. 13, 1904, as Boatswain's Mate 
First Class U. S. N. 



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Peterson, Carl E., Warrant Machinist U. S. N., serving on 
board the U. S. S. Columbia, Care of Navy Dept., Washing- 
ton, D. C, or Avenel, Middlesex Co., N. Y. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, at Pekin, 
June 28th to August 17th, 1900. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Chief Machinist 
U. S. N. 



Petty, Philip, Color Sergeant, 136th Pa. Infantry, Seeley 
Creek, N. Y., R. F. D. No. 2. 

Took up the colors as they fell out of the hands of the wounded 
color bearer, and carried them forward in the charge. 
Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 13, 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 21, 1893, as Private Co. A. 



Phelps, Charles E., Colonel 7th Maryland Infantry, Brevet 
Brig. General U. S. V., 1300 Walbrook Ave., Baltimore, Md. 

Rode to the head of the assaulting column, then much broken by 
severe losses and faltering under the close fire of artillery, placed 
himself conspicuously in front of the troops and gallantly rallied and 
led them to within a few feet of the enemy's works, where he was 
severely wounded and captured. 

Laurel Hill, Va., May 8, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 30, 1898. 



Phisterer, Frederick, Captain i8th U. S. Infantry (Colonel 
and Asst. Adjt. Genl. S. N. Y.), 188 State St., Albany, N. Y. 

Voluntarily conveyed, under a heavy fire, information to the 
commander of a battalion of regular troops, by which the battalion 
was saved from capture or annihilation. 

Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. 
Medal awarded Dec. 12, 1894, as ist Lieutenant i8th 
U. S. Infantry. 



Pickle, Alonzo H., Tst Sero-eant Co. B, ist Minn. Infantry, 
Box 312, Sleepy Eye. Minn. 

At the risk of his life, voluntarily went .to the assistance of a 
wounded officer lying close to the enemy's lines, and, under fire, car- 
ried him to a place of safety. 

Deep Bottom, Va., Auo-. 14, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 12, 189s. 



Pingree, Samuel E., Lieutenant-Colonel 3d Vt. Infantry, 
Hartford, Vt. 

Gallantly led his company across a wide, deep^ creek; drove the 
enemy from the rifle pits which were within two vards of the farther 
bank, and remained at the head of his men until a second time 
severely wounded. 

Lees Mills, Va., April 16, 1862. 

Medal awarded Aug. 17, 1891, as Captain Co. F. 



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Pinkham, Charles H., Lieutenant Co. K, 57th Mass. In- 
fantry, Brevet Captain U. S. V., 134 Lincoln St., Worcester, 
Mass. 

Captured the flag of the 57th North Carolina Infantry (C. S. 
A.), and saved his own colors by tearing them from the staff while 
the enemy was in the camp. 

Fort Stedman, Va., March 25, 1865. 

Medal awarded April 15, 1895, as Sergeant Major. 



Piper, Horace L., ist Lieutenant 4th U. S. C. T., Brevet 
Major U. S. Vols., Treasury Dept., Washington, D. C. 
No record. 

Medal awarded Jan. 24, 1865, as 2d Lieutenant Co. K. 
27th Maine Infantrv. 



Piatt, George C, Private Troop H, 6th U. S. Cavalry, 
2644 Ellsworth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Seized the regimental flag upon the death of the standard bearer, 
in a hand-to-hand fight, and prevented it from falling into the hands 
of the enemy. 

Fairfield, Pa., July 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 12, 1895. 



Plimley, William, ist Lieutenant Co. F, 120th N. Y. In- 
fantry, Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., "The Lucerne," 201 W. 
79th St., New York City. 

While acting as aide to a general officer, voluntarily accom- 
panied a regiment in an assault on the enemy's works and acted as 
leader of the movement which resulted in the rout of the enemy and 
the capture of a large number of prisoners. 
Hatcher's Run, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 4, 1898. 



Plowman, George H., Captain 3d Maryland Infantry, 
Winona, Shannon Co., Mo. 

Recaptured the colors of the 2d Pennsylvania Provisional Artil- 
lery after a desperate struggle, in which he was wounded. 
Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 
Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864, as Sergeant-Major. 



Porter, Horace, Colonel U. S. Army, serving on the Stafif, 
Brevet Brigadier General V. S. Army, 277 Madison Ave., New 
York City. 

While acting as a volunteer aide, at a critical moment, when the 
lines were broken, rallied cnoue:h fugitives to hold the ground, under 
heavy fire, long enough to effect the escape of wagon trains and 
batteries. 

Chickamauga, Ga., Sept. 20, 1863. 

]\Iedal awarded Julv 8, 1902, as Captain of Ordnance 
Dept., U. S. A. 



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Postles, J. Parke, Captain Co. A, ist Del. Infantry, Asst. 
Inspector General of Brigade, 506 Delaware Ave., Wilming- 
ton, Del. 

Voluntarily delivered an order, in the face of heavy fire of the 
enemy. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 22, 1892. 



Preston, Noble D., Captain Co. A, loth N. Y. Cavalry, 
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel N. Y. S. V., 2312 Poplar St., Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

Voluntarily led a charge in which he was severely wounded. 

Trevilian Station, Va., June 11, 1864. 

Medal awarded Nov. 22, 1889, ^s ist Lieutenant and 
Regimental Commissary of Subsistence. 



Putman, Edgar P., Captain Co. I, 9th N. Y. Cavalry, 
Brevet Major U. S. V., 347 E. 4th St., Jamestown, N. Y. 

With small force on a reconnoissance, drove off a strong body 
of the enemy, charged into another force of the enemy's cavalry and 
stampeded them, taking twenty-seven prisoners. 
Crumps Creek, Va., May 27, 1864. 
Medal awarded May 13, 1892, as Sergeant Co. D. 



Quinlan, James, Lieutenant-Colonel 88th N. Y. Infantry, 
108 East 96th St., New York City. 

Led his regiment on the enemy's battery, silenced the guns, held 
the position against overwhelming numbers and covered the retreat 
of the 2d Army Corps. 

Savage Station, Va., June 29, 1862. 
Medal awarded Feb. 18, 1891, as Major, Commanding 
Regiment. 



Rafferty, Peter F., Private Co. B, 69th N. Y. Infantry, 
207 Second Ave., New York City. 

Having been wounded and directed to the rear, declined to go, 
but continued in action, receiving several additional wounds, which 
resulted in his capture by the enemy and his total disability for the 
militarv service. 

Malvern Hill, Va., July i, 1862. 

Medal awarded Aug. 2, 1897, to Peter Rafiferty. 



Rand, Charles F., ist Lieutenant V. R. C, Brevet Captain 
U. S. Vols., 1228 15th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Remained in action when a part of his regiment broke in dis- 
order, joined another company and fought with it through the re- 
mainder of the engagement. 

Blackburn's Ford, Va., July 18, 1861. 
Medal aw^arded Oct. 23, 1897, as Sergeant Co. K, 12th 
N. Y. Infantry. 



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Raub, Jacob F., Surgeon 2ioth Pa. Infantry, 722 North 
Carolina Ave., S. E., Washington, D. C. 

Discovering a flank movement by the enemy, apprised the com- 
manding general, at great peril, and though a non-combatant, vol- 
untarily participated with the troops in repelling this attack. 
Hatchers Run, Va., Feb. 5, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 20, 1896, as Asst. Surgeon. 



Raymond, William H., 2d Lieutenant Co. C, io8th N. Y. 
Infantry, 161 1 Lincoln Ave., N. E., Washington, D. C. 

Voluntarily and under a severe fire brought a box of ammuni- 
tion to his comrades on the skirmish line. 
Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 10, 1896, as Corporal Co. A. 



Reed, Charles W., Assistant Topographical Engineer U. 
S. A., 12 West St., Boston, Mass. 

Rescued his wounded captain from between the lines. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 16, 1895, as Bugler 9th Ind. Bat- 
tery, Mass. Light Artillery. 



Raid, Robert A., Private Co. G, 48th Pa. Infantry, 511 E. 
Norwegian St., Pottsville, Pa. 

Capture of flag of 44th Tennessee Infantrv (C. S. A.) 

Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 

Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864, as Robert Reid. 



Rhodes, Julius D., Captain Co. D, ist Louisiana Cavalry, 
Corps d'Afrique, 16 North Carolina Ave. South, Atlantic City, 
N.J. 

After having had his horse shot under him in the fight, he 
voluntarily joined the 105th New York Volunteers and was con- 
spicuous in the advance on the enemy's lines. 

Thoroughfare-Gap, Va., Aug. 28, 1862. 

Gallantry in the advance on the skirmish line, where he was 
wounded. 

Bull Run, Va., Aug. 30, 1862. 

Medal awarded March 9, 1887, as Private Co. F, 5th 
N. Y. Cavalrv. 



Rice, Edmund, Brigadier General U. S. Army, retired. 
Care of A. G. O. War l^epartment, Washington, D. C. 

Conspicuous bravery on the third day of the battle, in the 
counter-charge against Pickett's Division, where he fell severely 
wounded within the enemy's lines. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded Oct. 6, 1891, as Major 19th Mass. In- 
fantry. 



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Ripley, William Y. W., Lieutenant Colonel ist U. S. 
Sharpshooters (Commissioned as Colonel loth Vermont In- 
fantry, but not mustered as such),) Rutland, Vt. 

At a critical moment, brought up two regiments, which he led 
against the enemy, himself being severely wounded. 
Malvern Hill, Va., July i, 1862. 
Medal awarded March 11, 1893. 



Roach, Hampton M., 2d Lieutenant U. S. A., retired, 1921 
2d St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Erected breastworks under tire ; also kept the command supplied 
with water three consecutive nights, while exposed to fire from am- 
bushed Indians at close range. 

Milk River, Colo., Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 1879. 
Medal awarded Jan. 2^, 1880, as Corporal Co. F, 5th 
U. S. Cavalry. 



Robertson, Robert S., ist Lieut., Co. K, 93d N. Y. Infantry, 
Acting as Aide-de-Camp to General Nelson A. Miles, Com- 
manding 1st Brigade, ist Division 2d Army Corps, Brevet 
Captain U. S. Vols, and Brevet Colonel N. Y. S. Vols., 635 
West Berry St., Fort Wayne, Ind. 

While acting as aide-de-camp to a general officer, seeing a regi- 
ment break to the rear, he seized its colors, rode with them to the 
front in the face of the advancing enemy, and rallied the retreating 
regiment. 

Corbin's Bridge, Va., May 8, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 2, 1897. 



Robbins, Marcus M., Sergeant 17th U. S. Infantry, 310 
First St., Pittsfield, Mass. 

Gallantry in engagement with Indians. 

Sappa Creek, Kansas, April 23, 1875. 

Medal awarded Nov. 16, 1876, as private Co. H, 6th 
U. S. Cavalry. 



Roche, David, ist Sergeant Co. A, 5th U. S. Infantry, 721 
Southbridge St., Worcester, Mass. 
Gallantry in actions. 

Cedar Creek, Mont., Oct. 21, 1876, to Jan. 8, 1877. 
Medal awarded April 27, 1877. 



Rohm, Ferdinand F., Chief Bugler i6th Pa. Cavalry, 1425 
N. 2d St., Harrisburg, Pa. 

While his regiment was retiring under fire, voluntarily remained 
behind to succor a wounded ofiicer who was in great danger, secured 
assistance, and removed the officer to a place of safety. 
Reams Station, Va., Aug. 25, 1864. 
Medal awarded Oct. 16, 1897. 



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Romeyn, Henry, Major U. S. Army, retired, 1606 17th St., 
N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Led his command into close range of the enemy, there main- 
tained his position, and vigorously prosecuted the fight until he was 
severely wounded. 

Bear Paw Mountain, Mont., Sept. 30, 1877. 
Medal awarded Nov. 27, 1894, as ist Lieutenant 5th 
U. S. Infantry. 



Roosevelt, George W., Captain 26th Pa. Infantry, Amer- 
ican Consul, 82 Boulevard de Waterloo, Brussels, Belgium. 
Recapture of the colors, which had been seized by the enemy. 
Bull Run, Va., Aug. 30, 1862. 

Captured a Confederate color bearer and colors, in which effort 
he was severely wounded. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded July 2, 1887, as ist Sergeant Co. K. 



Rowand, Archibald H., Jr., Private Co. K, ist W. Va. 

Cavalry (Private Scout to General P. H. Sheridan), 433 Fifth 
Ave., Maeder Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. 

Was one of the two men who succeeded in getting through the 
enemy's lines with dispatches to General Grant. 

James River Raid, Winter of 1864-5. 

Medal awarded March 3, 1873. 



Rowe, Henry W., Private Co. I, nth N. H. Infantry, 31 
Exchange St., Boston, Mass. 
Capture of flag. 

Petersburg, Va., June 17, 1864. 
Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864. 



Rundle, Charles W., Private Co. A., ii6th 111. Infantry, 
Grand Junction, Colo. 

Gallantry in the charge of "the volunteer storming party." 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 26, 1894. 



Russel, Henry P., Landsman U. S. S. Marblehead, 125 
Pearl St., Hartford, Conn. 

Distinguished gallantry cutting cables while under fire from the 
enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



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Rutherford, Dr. Martin C, First Class in Succession, Son 
of Original First Class Companion John T. Rutherford, de- 
ceased, Rochester, N. Y. 

John T. Rutherford, Captain Co. L, 9th N. Y. Cav- 
alry, Brevet Major U. S. Vols. Record: 

Made a successful charge, by which ninety prisoners were cap- 
tured. 

Yellow Tavern, Va., l\lay 11, 1864. 

In a gallant dash on a superior force of the enemy, and in a 
personal encounter captured his opponent. 
Flanovertow^n, Va., May 27, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 22, 1892, as ist Lieutenant. 



Rutter, James M., Sergeant Co. C, 143d Pa. Infantry, 133 
Carey Ave., Wilkesbarre, Pa. 

At great risk of his life, went to the assistance of a wounded 
comrade, and, while under tire, removed him to a place of safety. 
Gettysburg, Pa., July i, 1863. 
Medal awarded Oct. 30, 1896. 



Sands, William,, ist Sergeant Co. G, 88th Pa. Infantry, 
Box No. 2>^, Nazareth, Northampton Co., Pa. 

Grasped the enemy's colors in the face of a deadly fire, and 
brought them inside the lines. 

Dabney's Mills, Va., Feb. 6 and 7, 1865. 
Medal awarded Nov. 9, 1893. 



Saxton, Rufus, Brigadier General U. S. Army, retired. 
Brevet Major General U. S. V., 1821 i6th St., N. W., Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry and good conduct in the defense. 

Harper's Ferry, Va., May 26 to 30, 1862. 

Medal awarded April 25, 1893, as Brigadier General 
U. S. Vols. 



Scheibner, Martin E., Private Co. G, 90th Pa. Infantry, 
^2'j Penn St., Camden, N. J. 

Voluntarily extinguished the burning fuse of a shell which had 
been thrown into the lines of the regiment by the enemy. 
Mine Run, Va., Nov. 27, 1863. 
Medal awarded June 23, 1896. • 



[ Schiller, John, Private Co. E, 158th N. Y. Infantry, 1226 

Hancock St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Advanced to the ditch of the enemy's works. 

Chapin's Farm, near Richmond, Va., Sept. 29, 1864. 

Medal awarded April 6, 1865. 



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Schon, Julius, ist Sergeant Troop G, 4th U. S. Cavalry, 
retired, Fort Myer, Va., or care of A. G. O., War Dept., Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

Carried dispatches to Fort Buford. 

Sioux Campaign, 1876. 

Medal awarded Nov. 19, 1884, as Corporal Co. I, 22d 
U. S. Infantry. 



Schoonmaker, James M., Colonel 14th Pa. Cavalry, Com- 
manding I St Brigade of Averill's Cavalry Division, Army of 
Shenandoah, Pittsburg, Pa. 

At a critical period, gallantly led a cavalry charge against the 
left of the enemy's line of battle, drove the enemy out of his works 
and captured many prisoners. 

Winchester, Va., Sept. 19, 1864. 
Medal awarded May 19, 1899. 



Scott, Alexander, Corporal Co. D, in Color Guard, loth 
Vermont Infantry, 1201 Kenyon St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

This soldier, a corporal in Co. D, loth Vermont Volunteers, 
and carrying the State flag while his regiment was withdrawing 
under very heavy fire of the enemy, saw the color-sergeant bearing 
the national colors, fall out of line exhausted and drop 10 the rear, 
which meant inevitable capture. Corporal Scott, then nearly over- 
powered by the heat and fatigue, picked up the national flag, and 
carried both colors during the remainder of action. 

Monocacy, Md., July 9, 1864. 

Medal awarded Sept. 28, 1897. 



Scott, Joseph F., Corporal U. S. M. C, serving on board 
of the U. S. S. Nashville, 12 Tremont St., Cambridgeport, 
Mass. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898. 

Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Private. 



Seach, William, Gunner's Mate, 3d Class, U. S. N., serving 
on the U. S. S. Maine, Care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 
For distinguished conduct in battles on the T3th, 20th, 21st and 
22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expedition under Vice Ad- 
miral Seymour. 

China, June 13, 20, 21, 22, 1900. 

Medal awarded June 7, 1903, as Ordinary Seaman. 



Sears, Cyrus, Lieutenant-Colonel 49th U. S. C. T., Harp- 
ster, Ohio. 

Although severely wounded, fought his battery until the can- 
noneers and horses were nearly all killed or wounded. 
luka, Miss., Sept. 19, 1862. 

Medal awarded Dec. 31, 1892, as ist Lieutenant nth 
Battery, Ohio Light Artillery. 



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Seaward, Richard H., First Class Companion by Inherit- 
ance, Son of Original First Class Companion Richard Sea- 
ward, deceased, Kittery Point, Me. 

Richard Seaward, Paymaster's Steward, deceased. 

Record : 

On board of the S. S. Commodore, November, 1863; volunteered 
to go on the field amidst a heavy fire to recover the bodies of two 
soldiers, which he brought off with the aid of others; a second in- 
stance of personal valor within a fortnight. Promoted to Acting 
Master's Mate. 

Medal awarded to Richard Seward. 



Sellers, Alfred J., Major 90th Pa. Infantry, Brevet Colonel 
U. S. Vols., 1339 Parrish St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Voluntarily led the regiment, under a withering tire, to a posi- 
tion from which the enemy was repulsed. 
Gettysburg, Pa., July i, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 21, 1894. 



Shafter, William R., Major General U. S. Army, retired, 
Bakersfield, Kern Co., Cal. 

Remained to the close of the battle, although severely wounded. 

Fair Oaks, Va., May 31, 1862. 

Medal awarded June 12, 1895, as ist Lieutenant Co. I, 
7th Mich. Infantry. 



Shaler, Alexander, Brigadier General and Brevet Major 
General U. S. Vols., Ridgfield, N. J. 

At a most critical moment, the head of the charging column be- 
ing about to be crushed by the severe fire of the enemy's artillery and 
infantry, he pushed forward with a supporting column, pierced the 
enemy's works, and turned their flank. 

Marye's Heights, Va., May 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded Nov. 25, 1893, as Colonel 65th N. Y. 
Infantry. 



Shambaugh, Charles, Corporal Co. B, nth Pa. V. R. C, 
1 108 K St., N. E., Washington, D. C. 
Capture of flag. 

Charles City Cross Roads, Va., June 30, 1862. 
Medal awarded July 17, 1866. 



Shanahan, Patrick, Boatswain U. S. N., serving on board 
of the U. S. S. Yankee, Care of Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 
For rescuing from drowning Quartermaster William Stevens, 
on the night of May 28, at ten o'clock. 
Annapolis, Md., May 28, 1899. 
Medal awarded Nov. 29, 1899. 



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Shaw, George C, ist Lieutenant 27th U. S. Infantry, Fort 
Thomas, Ky., or Care of War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

For distinguished gallantry in the assault on Fort Pitacus. 

Lake Lauao, Mindinao, PhiHppine Islands, May 4, 
1903. 

Medal awarded May 20, 1904. 



Shepard, Lewis C, Ordinary Seaman, on board of the \J. 
S. S. W^abash, Ashtabula, Ohio. 

Mentioned for gallant conduct in the assault on Fort Fisher, 
January 15, 1865, and as having entered the stockade. 



Shepard, Irwin, ist Sergeant Co. E, 17th Mich. Infantry, 
118 W. W^abasha St., Winona, Minn. 

Having voluntarily accompanied a small party to destroy build- 
ings within the enemy's lines, whence sharpshooters had been firing, 
disregarded an order to retire, remained and completed the firing of 
the building, thus insuring their total destruction ; this at the immi- 
nent risk of his life from the fire of the advancing enemy. 

Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 20, 1863. 

Medal awarded Aug. 3, 1897, as Corporal. 



Shingle, John H., ist Sergeant Troop I, 3d U. S. Cavalry, 

National Military Home, Leavenworth, Kansas. 
Gallantry in action. 

Rosebud River, Mont., June 17, 1876. 
Medal awarded June i, 1880. 
This soldier served under the name of John Henry. 



Sickles, Daniel E., Major General U. S. Army, retired. 
Past Commander Medal of Honor Legion, 23 Fifth Ave., New 
York City. 

Displayed most conspicuous gallantry on the held, vigorously 
contesting the advance of the enemy and continuing to encourage 
his troops after being himself severely wounded. 
Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Oct. 30, 1897, as Major General U. S. 
Vols. 



Sidman, George D., Co. C, i6th Mich. Infantry, P. O. 
Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Distinguished bravery in battle. 
Gaines Mills, Va., June 2y, 1862. 
Medal aw^arded April 6, 1892. 



Simons, Dr. Charles J., ist Lieutenant Co. A. 9th N. H. 
Infantry, 284 32d St., Chicago, 111. 

Was one of the first in the exploded mine, captured a numbei 
of prisoners, and was himself captured, but escaped. 
Petersburg, Ya., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded July 27, 1896, as Sergeant. 



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Smith, Francis M., ist Lieutenant and Adjutant ist Mary- 
land Infantry, Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., 204 North Carroll- 
ton Ave., Baltimore, Md. 

Voluntarily remained with the body of his regimental com- 
mander under a heavy fire after the brigade had retired, and brought 
the body off the field. 

Dabney's Mill, Va., Feb. 6, 1865. 
Medal awarded Aug. 13, 1895. 



Smith, Henry I., Captain Co. B, 7th Iowa Infantry, Mason 
City, loAva. 

Voluntarily, and under fire, rescued a comrade from death by 
drowning. 

Black River, N. C, March 15, 1865. 

Medal awarded Sept. 7, 1894, as ist Lieutenant. 



Smith, James A., Landsman U. S. N., U. S. R. S. Ver- 
mont, 1 194 First Ave., New York City. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy, in battles on 
the 13th, 20th, 21 St and 22d of June, 1900, while with the relief expe- 
dition under Vice Admiral Seymour. 

China, June 13, 20, 21, 22, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901. 



Smith, Joseph S., Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief Commis- 
sary 2d Army Corps, Brevet Brigadier General U. S. Volun- 
teers, 241 State St., Bangor, Me. 

Led a part of a brigade, saved two pieces of artillery, captured 
a flag and secured a number of prisoners. 
Hatchers Run, Va., Oct. 27, 1864. 
Medal awarded May 25, 1892. 



Smith, Richard, Private Co. B, 95th N. -Y. Infantry, 43 
West Side Ave., Haverstraw, N. Y. 

Captured two officers and twenty men of Hagood's brigade 
while they were endeavoring to make their way back through the 
woods. 

Weldon Railroad, Va., August 21, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 13, 1865. 



Smith, S. Rodmond, Captain Co. C, 4th Del. Infantry, 
Brevet Major U. S. Vols., Elsmere, Del. 

Swam the partly frozen creek under fire in the attempt to estab- 
lish a crossing. 

Rowanty Creek, Va., February 5, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 8, 1895. 



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Smith, Thaddeus S., Private Co. E, 191st Pa. Infantry, 
(2d Pa. Res.), Box 135, Friday Harbor, Wash. 

Was one of six volunteers who charged upon a log house near 
the Devil's Den, where a squad of the enemy's sharpshooters were 
sheltered, and compelled their surrender. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded May 5, 1900, as Corporal Co. E, 6th 
F'a. Reserves. 



Smith, Thomas, Private Co. G, ist U. S. Cavalry, 128 C 
St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Gallantry in action. 

Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, Oct. 20, 1869. 
Medal awarded Feb. 14, 1870. 



Snedden, James, Principal Musician 54th Pa. Infantry, 
Supt. Masonic Home, Wichita, Kansas. 

Left his place in the rear, took the rifle of a disabled soldier and 
fought through the remainder of the action. 
Piedmont, Ya., June 5, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 11, 1897. 



Sommers, Robert, Chief Gunner U. S. N., no Prince 
George St.. Annapolis, Md. 

Chief Quartermaster on board U. S. S. Ticonderoga, in the at- 
tack on Fort Fisher; commended for great coolness and intelligence 
in looking out for and making signals. 



Sowers, Michael, Private Co. L, 4th Pa. Cavalry, Im- 
perial, Pa. 

His horse having been shot from under him, he voluntarily and 
on foot participated in the cavalry charge made upon one of the 
forts, conducting himself throughout with great personal bravery. 
Stony Creek Station, Va.. Dec. i, 1864. 
Medal awarded Feb. 16, 1897. 



Sperry, WiUiam J., Major 6th Vt. Infantry, Brevet Lieu- 
tenant-Colonel U. S. Vols., Cavendish, Vt. 

With the assistance of a few men captured two pieces of artil- 
lery and turned them upon the enemy. 
Petersburg, Va., April 2, 186c;. 
Medal awarded August 12, 1892. 



Sprague, Benona, Sergeant Co. F, ii6th 111. Infantry, 
Gildford, Montana. 

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." 

Vicksburg, Miss., May 22. 1863. 

Medal awarded July 10, 1894, as Corporal. 



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Spurling, Andrew B., Lieut.-Colonel 2d Maine Cavalry, 
Brevet Brigadier General U. S. Vols., 608 La Salle Ave., Chi- 
cago, 111. 

Advanced alone in the darkness beyond the picket hne, came 
upon three of the enemy, fired upon them (his hre being returned), 
wounded two and captured the whole party. 
Evergreen, Ala., March 23, 1865. 
Medal awarded Sept. 10, 1897. 



Stahel, Julius H., Major General U. S. Vols., 1756 Q St., 
N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Led his division into action until he was severely wounded. 
Piedmont, Va., June 5, 1864. 
Medal awarded Nov. 4, 1893. 



Stanley, Robert H., Hospital Apprentice, ist Class U. S. 
N., serving at the U. S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, N. H. 

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in volun- 
teering and carrying messages under hre. 
Pekin, China, July 12, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Robert Stanley. 

Stephens, Arthur E., First Class Companion by Inheri- 
tance, Son of Original First Class Companion William G. 
Stephens, deceased, 2570 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, 111. 

Stephens, William G., Private Chicago Mercantile 
Battery, 111. L. A., deceased. Record: 

Carried, with others, by hand, a cannon up to and fired it 
through an embrasure of the enemy's works. 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded Dec. 21, 1894. 



Stevens, Daniel D., Signal Quartermaster U. S. N., on 
the U. S. Monitor Canonicus, 56 Holten St., Peabody, Mass. 
Three times replaced the flag when shot away. 
Fort Fisher, Jan. 13, 14 and 15, 1865. 

Stevens, Hazard, Major, Assistant Adjutant General U. 
S. Vols., Brevet Brigadier General U. S. Vols., 8 Bowdoin 
Ave., Boston, Mass. 

Gallantly led a party that assaulted and captured the fort. 

Fort Huger, Va., April 19, 1863. 

Medal awarded June 13, 1894, as Captain and A. A. G. 
U. S. Vols. 



Stewart, Peter, ist Sergeant U. S. M. C, U.S. Naval Home 
Philadelphia. 

For distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in bat- 
tles on the 13th, 20th, 21st and 22d of June, 1900, while with the 
relief expedition under Vice Admiral Seymour. 
China, June 13, 20, 21, 22, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901, as Gunnery Sergeant. 



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Stockman, George H., ist Lieut. Co. C, 6th Mo. Infantry, 
191 1 Tioga St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 9, 1894. 



Storey, John H. R., Sergeant Co. F, 109th Pa. Infantry, 
1746 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

While bringing in a wounded comrade, under a destructive fire, 
he was himself wounded in the right leg, which was amputated on 
the same day. 

Dallas, Ga., May 28, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 29, 1896. 



Surles, William H., Co. G, 2d Ohio Infantry, 152 Seventh 
St., East Liverpool, Ohio. 

In the hottest part of the fight he stepped in front of his colonel 
to shield him from the enemy's fire. 
Perryville. Ky., Oct. 8, 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 19, 1891. 



Swap, Jacob E., Private Co. H, 83d Pa. Infantry, 210 
Peach St., Erie, Pa. 

Although assigned to other duty, he voluntarily joined his regi- 
ment in a charge and fought with it until severely wounded. 
The Wilderness, Va., Mav q, 1864. 
Medal awarded Nov. 19, 1897. 



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Sweatt, Joseph S. G., Private Co. C, 6th Mass. Infantry 
146 George St., Medford, Mass. 

When ordered to retreat this soldier turned and rushed back to 
the front, in the face of the heavy fire of the enemy, in an endeavor 
to rescue his wounded comrades, remaining by them until over- 
powered and taken a prisoner. 

Carsville, Va., May 15, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 22, 1892. 



Swift, Hon. Harlan J., Captain 2d N. Y. Mounted Rifles, 
17 Dun Building, Bufifalo, N. Y. 

Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's 
line, saw four of the enemy retiring toward their second line of 
works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender, 
and regained his regiment with the four prisoners. 
Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded July 20, 1897, as 2d Lieut. Co. H. 



Tabor, William L. S., Private Co. K, 15th N. H. Infantry, 
West Derry, N. H. 

Voluntarily exposed himself to the enemy only a few feet away 
to render valuable services for the protection of his comrades. 
Siege of Port Hudson, La., July, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 10, 1896. 



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Tanner, Charles B., ist Lieut. 69th Pa. Infantry, A. D. C, 
2(1 Div. 2d Army Corps, 3105 i6th St., or Room 363, War 
Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Carried off the regimental colors, which had fallen within 20 
yards of the enemy s lines, the color guard of nine men having all 
been killed or womided ; was himself three times wounded. 
Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 

Medal awarded Dec. 13, 1889, as 2d Lieut. Co. H, ist 
Del. Infantry. 

Taylor, Forrester L., Captain Co. H, 34th N. J. Infantry, 
and Brevet Major U. S. Vols., Lawyers, Va. 

At great risk, voluntarily saved the lives of, and brought from 
the battlefield, two wounded comrades. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded Nov. 2, 1896, as Captain Co. H, 23d 
N. J. Infantry. 

Taylor, Henry H., Sergeant 45th 111. Infantry, 2528 Troost 

Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 

Was the first to plant the Union colors upon the enemy's works. 

Vicksburg, Miss., June 25, 1863. 

Medal awarded Sept. i, 1893, as Sergeant Co. C. 

Taylor, Richard N., First Class Apprentice U. S. Navy, 
621 13th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

For gallantry during the hurricane at Apia, Samoa, March 16, 
1889, while servmg on board the U. S. S. Nipsic. 

Medal awarded as Quartermaster U. S. N. 



Terry, John D., Sergeant Co. E, 23d Mass. Infantry, 144 
East End Ave., New York City. 

In the thickest of the fight, where he lost his leg by a shot, still 
encouraged the men until carried off the field. 
Newbern, N. C, March 14, 1862. 
Medal awarded Oct. 12, 1867. 



Thatcher, Mrs. Mabelle P., First Class Companion in Suc- 
cession, daughter of Original First Class Companion Wesley 
J. Powers, deceased. P. O. Box 39, St. Charles, 111. 

Powers, Wesley J., Corporal Co. F, 147th Illinois In- 
fantry, deceased. Record : 

Voluntarily swam the river under heavy fire and secured a ferry- 
boa^, by means of which the command crossed. 
Oostanoula, Ga., April 3, 1865. 
Medal awarded Oct. 24, 1895. 



Thomas, Chas. L., Sergeant Co. E, nth Ohio Cavalry, 
Dwight, Kansas. 

Carried a message through a country infested with hostile In- 
dians and saved the life of a comrade en route. 

Powder River Expedition, Dakota, Sept. 12-17, 1865. 
Medal awarded Aug. 24, 1894. 



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Thompkins, William H., Sergeant Co. H, 25th U. S. In- 
fantry, Fort Reno, Oklahoma Ter. 

Voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in 
the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous at- 
tempts at rescue had been frustrated. 

Tayabacoa, Cuba, June 30, 1898. 

Medal awarded June 23, 1899, as Private Troop G, 
loth U. S. Cavalry. 



Thompson, James, Private Co. K, 4th N. Y. Heavy Artil- 
lery, 502 E. 2ist St., Cheyenne, Wyo. 

Made a hazardous reconnoissance through timber and slashings, 
preceding the Union line of battle, signaling the troops and leading 
them through the obstructions. 

White Oak Road, Va., April i, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 22, 1896. 



Thomson, Clifford, Major 5th U. S. Cavalry, East Orange, 

N.J. 

Volunteered to ascertain the character of approaching troops, 
rode up so closely as to distinguish the features of the enemy, and as 
he wheeled to return they opened fire with musketry, the Union 
troops returning same. Under a terrific fire from both sides Lieu- 
tenant Thomson rode back unhurt to the Federal lines, averting a dis- 
aster to the Army by his heroic act. 

Chancellorsville, Va., May 2, 1863. 

Medal awarded Nov. 2'], 1896, as ist Lieut. Co. A, ist 
N. Y. Cavalry. 



Thorn, Walter, Captain ii6th U. S. C. T., Brevet Major 
U. S. Vols., 371 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

After the fuse to the mined bulkhead had been lit this officer, 
learning that the picket guard had not been withdrawn, mounted the 
bulkhead and at great personal peril warned the guard of its danger. 
Dutch Gap Canal, Va., January i, 1865. 
Medal awarded Dec. 8, 1898, as 2d Lieutenant. 



Tobie, Willis, First Class Companion in Succession, Son 
of Original First Class Companion Edward P. Tobie, deceased, 
12 May St., Pawtucket, R. L 

Tobie, Edward P., 2d Lieutenant ist Maine Cavalry, 
deceased. Record : 

Though severely wounded at Sailors Creek, April 6, and at 
Farmville, April 7, refused to go to the hospital but remained with 
his regiment, performed the full duties of adjutant upon the wounding 
of that officer, and was present for duty at Appomattox. 

Appomattox Campaign, Va., March 29 to April 9, 
1865. 

Medal awarded April i, 1898, as Sergeant Major. 



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Toffey, John J., ist Lieut. Co. G, 33d N. J. Infantry, 155 
Magnolia Ave., Jersey City, N. J. 

Although excused from duty on account of sickness, went to the 
front in command of a storming party, and with conspicuous gal- 
lantry participated in the assault of Missionary Ridge ; was here 
wounded and permanently disabled. 

Chattanooga, Tenn., Nov. 23, 1863. 
Medal awarded Sept. 10, 1897. 



Tomlin, Andrew J., Sergeant U. S. Marine Corps, Goshen, 
N.J. 

Corporal of Marines on board the U. S. S. Wabash. During the 
assault on Fort Fisher, January 15, 1865, he advanced under a heavy 
fire from the enemy's sharpshooters, into an open space, close to the 
fort, and assisted a wounded comrade to a place of safety. 



Traynor, Andrew, Corporal Co. D, ist Mich. Cavalry, 
Dillone Hotel, Omaha, Neb. 

Having been surprised and captured by a detachment of guer- 
rillas, this soldier, with other prisoners, seized the arms of the guard 
over them, killed two of the guerrillas and enabled all the prisoners 
to escape. 

Masons Hill, Va., Mar. 16, 1864. 
Medal awarded Sept. 28, 1897. 



Tremain, Henry E., Major and A. D. C, U. S. Vols., 
Brevet Brig. General U. S. Vols., 105 E. i8th St., New York 
City. 

Voluntarily rode between the lines while two brigades of Union 
troops were firing into each other, and stopped the firing. 
Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864. 
Medal awarded June 30, 1892. 



Triplet!, Samuel, Ordinary Seaman U. S. S. Marblehead, 
Edna, Kans. 

Heroism in the perilous enterprise of disabling twenty-seven 
contact mines located in the approach to Caimanera. 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, July 26-27, 1898. 
Medal awarded Dec. 14, iT 



Truell, Edwin M., Private Co. E, 12th Wis. Infantry, 1733 
P St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Although severely wounded in a charge, he remained with the 
regiment until again severely wounded, losing a leg. 
Near Atlanta, Ga., July 21, 1864. 
Medal awarded March 11, 1870. 



Tucker, Jacob R., Corporal Co. G, 4th Md. Infantry, 1723 
North Caroline St., Baltimore, Md. 

Was one of the three soldiers most conspicuous in the final 
assault. 

Petersburg, Va., April i, 1865. 
Medal awarded April 22, 1871. 



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Tweedale, John, Colonel and Asst. Adjutant General, U. 
S. A., retired, War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Gallantry in action. 

Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862, and Jan. i, 1863. 

Medal awarded Nov. 18, 1887, as Private Co. B, 15th 
Pa. Cavalry. 



Upham, Oscar J., Private U. S. M. C, Guthrie, Oklahoma 
Territory, R. F. D. No. 7. 

Distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy in erecting 
barricades under heavy fire. 

Pekin, China, July 21 to Aug. 17, 1900. 
Medal awarded July 19, 1901 (order taking place of 
one dated April 30, 1901, revoked). 



Urell, M. Emmet, Lieutenant Co. E, 82d N. Y. Tnfantrv, 
Brevet Major U. S. V., War Dept., AVashington, D. C. 

Gallantry in action while detailed as color bearer ; was severely 
wounded. 

Bristoe Station, Va., Oct. 14, 1863. 
Medal awarded June 6, 1870, as Private. 



Vance, Wilson, 2d Lieutenant Co. D. 21st Ohio Infantry, 
Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., Brae Head, Greenwich, Conn. 

Voluntarily and under a heavy fire, while his command was fall- 
ing back, rescued a wounded and helpless comrade from death or 
capture. 

Stone River, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1862. 

Medal awarded Sept. 17, 1897, as Private Co. B. 



Vanderslice, John M., Private Co. D, 8th Pa. Cavalry, 
I2T2 Stephen Girard Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Was the first man to reach the enemy's rifle pits, which were 
taken in the charge. 

Hatchers Run, Va., Feb. 6, 1865. 
Medal awarded Sept. i, 1893. 



Vamum, Charles A., Major 9th U. S. Cavalry, Fort Riley, 
Kansas, or care A. G. O., War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

While executing an order to withdraw, seeing that a continuance 
of the movement would expose another troop of his regiment to be- 
ing cut off and surrounded, he disregarded orders to retire, placed 
himself in front of his men. led a charge upon the advancing Indians, 
regained a commanding position that had just been vacated, and thus 
insured a safe withdrawal of both detachments without further loss. 
White Clay Creek, S. Dak., Dec. 30, 1890. 
Medal awarded Sept. 22, 1897, as Captain Co. B, 7th 
U. S. Cavalry. 



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Veale, Moses, Major 109th Pa. Infantry, ^2"] Walnut St., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

Gallantry in action; manifesting throughout the engagement 
coolness, zeal, judgment and courage. 

Waiihatchie, Tenn., Oct. 28, 1863. 

Medal awarded Jan. 17, 1894, as- Captain Co. F. 



Volz, Robert, Seaman, serving on board of the U. S. S. 
Nashville, 917 60th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Distinguished gallantry under fire of the enemy cutting cables. 
Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, i' 
Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



Wainwright, John, Colonel 97th Pa. Infantry, 816 West 
St.-, Wilmington, Del. 

Gallant and meritorious conduct, where, as first Heutenant, he 
commanded the regiment. 

Fort Fisher, N. C, Jan. 15, 1865. 

Medal awarded June 24, 1890, as First Lieut. Co. F. 



Walker, James C, Color Sergeant 31st Ohio Infantry, 
22}^ Clifton Ave., Springfield, Ohio. 

After two color bearers had fallen, seized the flag and carried 
it forward, assisting in the capture of a battery. Shortly thereafter 
he captured the flag of the 41st Alabama and the color bearer. 
Missionary Ridge, Tenn., Nov. 25, 1863. 
Medal awarded Nov. 25, 1895, as Private Co. K. 



Walsh, Michael, Chief Machinist U. S. N., serving on 
board the U. S. R. S. Hancock, care of Navy Dept., Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

For heroism during the wreck of the U. S. S. Leyden. 

Block Island, Jan. 21, 1903. 

Medal awarded Dec. 7, 1904. 



Walton, George W., Private Co. C, 97th Pa. Infantry, Ox- 
ford, Pa. 

Went outside the trenches under heavy fire at short range and 
rescued a comrade who had been wounded and thrown out of the 
trench by an exploding shell. 

Fort Hell, Petersburg, Va., Aug. 29, 1864. 
Medal awarded Aug. 6, 1892. 



Wambsgan, Martin, Sergeant Co. D, 90th N. Y. Infantry, 
609 S. Beech St., Syracuse, N. Y. 

While the enemy were in close proximity this soldier sprang 
forward and bore off in safety the regimental colors, the color bearer 
having fallen on the field of battle. 

Cedar Creek, Va., Oct. 19, 1864. 
Medal awarded Nov. 3, 1896, as private. 



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Ward, Nelson W., Quartermaster Sergeant Co. M, nth 
Pa. Cavalry, 447 South St., Springfield, Mo. 

Voluntarily took part in charge ; went alone in front of his 
regiment under a heavy fire to secure the body of his Captain, who 
had been killed in action. 

Staunton River Bridge, Va., June 25, 1864. 

Medal awarded Sept. 10, 1897, as Private. 



Warfel, Henry C, Private Co. A, ist Pa. Cavalry, Philips- 
burg, Pa. 

Capture of Virginia State colors. 

Paine's Cross Roads, Va., April 5, 1865. 

Medal awarded May 3, 1865. 



Webb, James W., Co. C, 146th N. Y. Infantry, Brevet 
Captain U. S. Vols., 13 Willoughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Under heavy fire, voluntarily carried information to a battery 
commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was 
severely wounded, but refused to go to hospital, apd participated in 
the remainder of the campaign. 

Bull Run, Va., Aug. 30, 1862. 

Medal awarded Sept. 17, 1897, to Jam.es Webb, Pri- 
vate Co. F, 5th N. Y. Infantry. 



Weeks, John H., Corporal Co. H, I52d N. Y. Infantry, 
Hartwick Seminary, Otsego Co., N. Y. 
Capture of flag and color bearer. 
Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. 
Medal awarded Dec. i, 1864, as Private. 



Weinert, Paul H., Sergeant Battery E, ist U. S. Artillery, 
103 Armandine St., Dorchester, Mass. 

Taking the place of his commanding officer, who had fallen se- 
verely wounded, he gallantly served his piece, after each fire advanc- 
ing to a better position. 

Wounded Knee Creek, S. Dak., Dec. 29, 1890. 
Medal awarded March 24, 1891, as Corporal. 



Weisbogel, Albert, Chief Boatswain's Mate U. S. N., re- 
tired, 32 N. Elliott Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. Two medals. 

Captain of the mizzen-top ; gallant conduct in jumping over- 
board from the U. S. S. Benecia, at sea, and rescuing from drown- 
ing one of the crew of that vessel on the nth of January, 1874. 

Captain of the mizzen-top, gallant conduct in jumping overboard 
from the U. S. S. Plymouth, at sea, and rescuing from drowning 
one of the crew of that vessel, on the 27th of April, 1876. 
Medal awarded as Captain of Top. 



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Wells, Frank R., First Class Companion by Inheritance, 
Son of Original First Class Companion William Wells, de- 
ceased, 158 S. Willard St., Burlington, Vt. 

Wells, William, Brigadier and Brevet Major General 
U. S. Vols. Record : 

Led the second battahon of his regiment in a daring charge. 

Gettysburg, Pa., July 3, 1863. 

Medal awarded Sept. 8, 1891, as Major ist Vermont 
Cavalry. 



Wheeler, Daniel D., Brigadier General U. S. A., retired, 
Fredericksburg, Va. 

Distinguished bravery in action where he was wounded and had 
a horse shot under him. 

Salem Heights, Va., May 3, 1863. 
Medal awarded March 28, 1892, as ist Lieutenant Co. 
G, 4th Vermont Infantry, A. D. C. to Gen. W. T. H. Brooks. 



Wheelock, Mrs. Harry C, First Class Companion in Suc- 
cession, Daughter of Original First Class Companion Stephen 
P. Corliss, deceased, 114 College St., Burlington, Vt. 

Corliss, Stephen P., Captain Co. F, 4tli N. Y. Artil- 
lery, Brevet Colonel U. S. Vols., deceased. Record: 

Raised the fallen colors, and rushing forward in advance of the 
troops, placed them on the enemy's works. 

South Side Railroad, Va., April 2, 1865. 
Medal awarded Jan. 17, 1895, as ist Lieutenant. 



White, J. Henry, Private Co. A, 90th Pa. Infantry, 1838 
S. 7th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

At the imminent risk of his Hfe. crawled to a near-by spring, 
within the enemy's range, and, exposed to constant fire, filled a large 
number of canteens and returned in safety to the relief of his com- 
rades who were suffering for want of water. 

Rappahannock Station, Va., Aug. 23, 1862. 
Medal awarded May 5, 1900. 



White, Patrick H., Captain Chicago Mercantile Battery, 
111. Light Artillery, 158 Clinton Ave., Albany, N. Y. 

Carried with others, by hand, a cannon up to and fired it 
through an embrasure of the enemy's works. 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded Jan. 15, 1895. 



Whitman, Frank M., Sergeant Co. G, 35th Mass. Infantry, 
59 Washington Ave., Haverhill, Mass. 

Was among the last to leave the field, and was instrumental in 
saving the lives of several of his comrades at the imminent risk of 
his own. 

Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 

Was foremost in line in the assault, where he lost a leg. 

Spottsylvania, Va., May 18, 1864. 

Medal awarded Feb. 21, 1874, as Private. 



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Wilder, Wilbur E., Captain 4th U. S. Cavalry, care A. G. 
O., War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Assisted under a heavy fire to rescue a wounded comrade. 
Horseshoe Canyon, N. Mex., April 23, 1882. 
Medal awarded Aug. 17, 1896, as ist Lieutenant. 



Wilhelm, George, Lieutenant Colonel i86th Ohio In- 
fantry, Greenville, Miss. 

Having been badly wounded in the breast and captured, he made 
a prisoner of his captor and brought him into camp. 

Champion Hill or Bakers Creek, Miss., May 16, 1863. 
Medal awarded Nov. 17, 1887, as Captain Co. F, 56th 
Ohio Infantry. 



Wilke, Julius A. R., Boatswain's Mate, First Class, U. S. 
N., serving on board U. S. S. Chesapeake, care of Navy Dept., 
Washington, D. C. 

Distinguished gallantry in cutting cables while under fire from 
the enemy. 

Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, while serving on 
board the U. S. S. Marblehead. 

Medal awarded July 7, 1899. 



Williams, Ellwood N., ist Sergeant Co. I, 29th Pa. In- 
fantry, 1514 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

A box of ammunition having been abandoned between the lines, 
this soldier voluntarily went forward with one companion, under a 
heavy fire from both armies, secured the box, and delivered it within 
the lines of his regiment, his companion being mortally wounded. 
Shiloh, Tenn., April 6, 1862. 

Medal awarded Sept. 28, 1897, as Private Co. A, 28th 
111. Infantry. 



Williams, George C, Quartermaster Sergeant 14th U. S. 
Infantry, Montauk Ave., New London, Conn. 

While on duty with the wagon train as quartermaster sergeant, 
he voluntarily left the place of safety in the rear, joined a company, 
and fought with distinguished gallantry through the action. 
Gaines' Mill, Va., June 2"], 1862. 
Medal awarded Aug. 28, 1897. 



Williams, Henry, Carpenter U. S. N., retired, 2320 Poplar 
St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

For going over the stern of the U. S. S. Constitution, at sea, 
February 13, 1879, during a heavy gale, and performing important 
carpenter's work upon her rudder. 

Bay of Biscay, France, Feb. 13, 1879. 

]\Iedal awarded Sept. 5, 1879, as Carpenter's Mate. 



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Williams, Mrs. Sarah C, First Class Companion in Suc- 
cession, Daughter of Original First Class Companion Edwm 
Leonard, deceased, 148 North St., Springfield, Mass. 

Leonard. Edwin, Sergeant Co. I, 37th Mass. Infantry, 

deceased. Record: ^ , • . . 

Voluntarily exposed himself to the hre of a LJnion brigade to 
stop their firing on the Union skirmish line. 

Near Petersburg, Va., June 18, 1864. 
Medal awarded^Aug. 16, 1894. 



Wisner, Lewis S., Captain Co. K, 124th N. Y. Infantry 
(Orange Blossoms), 169 Wisner Ave., Middletown, N. Y. 

While serving as an engineer officer voluntarily exposed himself 
to the enemy's fire. 

Spottsylvania, Va., May 12, 1864. 

Medaf awarded Jan. 2, 1895, as ist Lieutenant. 



Wood, Leonard, Major General U. S. A., Zamboanga, 
Mindanao, P. I., or care of War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Voluntarily carried dispatches through a region infested with 
hostile Indians, making a iourney of 70 miles m one night, and walk- 
ing 30 miles the next day. Also for several weeks, while in close 
pursuit of Geronimo\s band, and constantly expecting an encounter, 
commanded a detachment of infantry, which was then without an 
officer, and to the command of which he was assigned upon his own 
request. 

Apache Campaign, Summer of 1886. 
Medal awarded' April 8, 1898, as Assistant Surgeon, 
V. S. A. 



Woodbury, Eri D., ist Lieutenant Co. B, ist Vt. Cavalry, 
Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., Cheshire, Conn. 

Capture of flag of 12th N. C. Infantry (C. S. A.). 

Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864. 

Medal awarded Oct. 26, 1864, as Sergeant Co. E. 



Woodruff, Carle A., Brigadier General U. S. Army, re- 
tired, Raleigh, N. C. . . 

While in command of a section of a battery constituting a por- 
tion of the rear guard of a division then retiring before the advance 
of a corps of infantry was attacked by the enemy and ordered to 
abandon his guns. Lieutenant Woodruff disregarded the orders 
received and aided in repelling the attack and saving the guns. 
Newbv's Cross Roads, Va., July 24, 1863. 
Medaf awarded Sept. i, 1893, as ist Lieutenant 2d 
U. S. Artillerv. 



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Wortick, Joseph, Private Co. A, 6th Mo. Infantry, Leon, 
Logan township, Kan. 

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party." 
Vicksburg, Miss., May 22, 1863. 
Medal awarded July 14, 1894. 



Wray, William J., Co. F, 23d Pa. Infantry, Sergeant Co. 
K, ist Veteran Reserve Corps, 122 S. 7th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Rallied the company at a critical moment during a change of 
position under fire. 

Fort Stevens, D. C, July 12, 1864. 
Medal awarded Dec. 15, 1892, as Sergeant Co. K, ist 
V. R. Corps. 



Wright, Albert D., Captain Co. G, 43d U. S. C. T., Lake- 
land, Polk Co., Florida. 

Advanced beyond the enemy's lines, capturing a stand of colors 
and its color guard ; was severely wounded. 
Petersburg, Va., July 30, 1864. 
Medal awarded May i, 1893. 



Wright, Samuel C, Sergeant Co. E, 29th Mass. Infantry, 
Custom House, Boston, Mass. 

Voluntarily advanced under a destructive fire and removed a 
fence which would have impeded a contemplated charge. 
Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862. 
Medal awarded Jan. 29, 1896, as Private. 



Young, Horatio N., Coxswain IT. S. N., 434a Marion St., 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Gallant behavior in passing lines between the Lehigh and 
Nahant in an open boat being at the time exposed to a heavy fire 
form the forts in Charleston Harbor. 

Charleston Harbor, Nov. 16, 1863. 
Medal awarded as Seaman, serving on U. S. S. 
Lehigh. 



Young, James M., Corporal Co. B, 72d N. Y. Infantry, 11 
W. 9th St., Jamestown, N. Y. 

With two companions, voluntarily went forward in the forest 
to reconnoiter the enemy's position ; was fired upon and one of his 
companions disabled. Private Young took the wounded man upon 
his back and, under fire, carried him within the Union lines. 
The Wilderness, Va., May 6, 1864. 
Medal awarded April 2, 1898, as Private; served in 
Co. B, 72d. N. Y. Infantry; Co. E, 73d N. Y. Infantry, and Co. 
C, 1 20th N. Y. Infantry. 



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QIompanionB nf tl|0 i>prnn& (Elaas 



Albee, Miss Maria H., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion George E. Albee, 356 Howard Ave., New Haven, 
Conn. 

Batchelder, Richard N., Son of First Class Companion by 
Inheritance George A. Batchelder, and Grand Nephew of 
Original First Class Companion Richard N. Batchelder, de- 
ceased, Menlo Park, California. 

Betts, B. Franklin, Son of Original First Class Companion 
Charles M. Betts, 3317 N. i6th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Binder, Richard C. R., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Richard Binder, 35 S. 13th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Boody, Louis M., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Robert M. Boody, 4 Water St., Haverhill, Mass. 

Brown, Harold LeF., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Henri LeF. Brown, 112 Crosby St., Jamestown, N. Y. 

Bruner, Lealandus, Son of Original First Class Compan- 
ion Louis J. Bruner, Sylvan Lawn, Portland, Ind. 

Brush, Herbert B., Son of Original First Class Companion 
George W. Brush, 90 Hawthorne St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Butterfield, Benjamin F., Son of Original First Class 
Companion Frank G. Butterfield, Derby Line, Vermont. 

Callan, Miss M. Joachim, Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion T. J. Callan, 125 Downing St., Yonkers, N. Y. 

Catlin, George DeG., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Isaac S. Catlin, 26 Court St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Chandler, Frederick N., Eldest Son of Original First 
Class Companion Henry F. Chandler, i Albion St., Lawrence, 
Mass. 

Clark, Thomas G., Son of Original First Qass Companion 
James G. Clark, 720 N. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Cole, Mrs. Sella R., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Milton Russell, 1126 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa. 

Cook, Miss Mabel, Daughter of Original First Class Com- 
panion John H. Cook, 119 W. 23d St., New York City. 

Cronin, Gerald E., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Cornelius Cronin, 1054 Bergen St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Davis, Charles M., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Charles C. Davis, 250 Liberty St., Harrisburg, Pa. 

Evans, Hobart Y., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Ira H. Evans, Assistant Western Agent, etc., Amarillo, Texas. 

Ferris, William M., Nephew of Original First Class Com- 
panion E. W. Ferris, Newton, Mass. 

Follett, Harry L., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Joseph L. Follett, 641 Washington St., New York City. 

Fox, Henry, Jr., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Henrv Fox, Sr., Nelson, Neb. 



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Grace, Charles S., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Peter Grace, 513 3d St., Marietta, Ohio. 

Griffith, Mrs. Martha A., Niece of Original First Class 
Companion Martin E. Scheibner, 3602 Spring Garden St., 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

Grimes, Edward P., Jr., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Edward P. Grimes, 629 Columbus Ave., New York 
City. 

Hack, Robert S., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Lester G. Hack, Ticonderoga, N. Y. 

Halford, Ralph G., Son of Original First Class Companion 
William Halford, Navy Yard, Mare Island, Cal. 

Hanway, Mrs. Alice K., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Horatio C. King, 46 Willow St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Hawkins, Stanley K., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Gardner C. Hawkins, 40 Bangor St., Augusta, Me. 

Hesseltine, Norman F., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Francis S. Hesseltine, 10 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 

Hopkins, Emmett, Son of Original First Class Companion 
Charles F. Hopkins, Boonton, N. J. 

Horgan, Dennis J., Nephew of Original First Class Com- 
panion ^Michael C. Horgan, 62 Sullivan St., Boston, Mass. 

Horsfall, Earl H., Son of Original First Class Companion 
William H. Horsfall, 936 Patterson St., Newport, Ky. 

Howard, Harry S., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Oliver O. Howard, 152 College St., Burlington, Vt. 

Hunterson, Miss Anna S., Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion John C. Hunterson, 311 Wharton St., Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

Karpeles, Herman L., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Leopold Karpeles, 1648 3d St., N. W., Washington, 
D. C. 

Lawton, Miss Belle B., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Samuel B. Home, 100 Sergeant St., Hartford, 
Conn. 

Mindil, Philip K., Son of Original First Class Companion 
George W. Mindil, care Morning Telegraph, 8th Ave. and 50th 
St., New York City. 

Murphy, Miss Mathilda, Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Charles J. Murphy, 122 V\l. 93d St., New York 
City. 

McCarthy, Miss Helen, Sister of Original First Class 
Companion Michael McCarthy, Walla Walla, Wash. 

McKeever, Miss Elizabeth M., Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion Michael McKeever, 3416 N. 19th St., Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

Nolan, Edward J., Son of Original First Class Companion 
John J. Nolan, 1279 Tremont Ave., New York City. 



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O'Bierne, Miss Gertrude M., Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion James R. O'Bierne, 352 W. 117th St., New 
York City. 

Peck, Miss Theodore A., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Theodore S. Peck, 275 College St., Burlington, Vt. 

Postles, Grantley R., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion J. Parke Postles, 506 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, Del. 

Roche, Mrs. Catharine DeLacy, Daughter of Original 
First Class Companion Patrick DeLacy, 860 Capouse Ave., 
Scranton, Pa. 

Richardson, Mrs. May E., Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion James Miller, 138 Newberry St., Back Bay 
Station, Boston, Mass. 

Ripley, Thomas E., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion William Y. W. Ripley, 412 N. C St., Tacoma, W^ash. 

Robertson, Robert S., Jr., Son of Original First Class 
Companion Robert S. Robertson, 1627 Broadway, Paducah, 
Ky. 

Schoonmaker, James M., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion James M. Schoonmaker, 4940 Ellsworth Ave., Pitts- 
burg, Pa. 

Scott, William H., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Alexander Scott, 4767 St. Louis Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 

Sears, Horace H., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Cyrus Sears, Harpster, Ohio. 

Shailer, Sumner, Grandson of Original First Class Com- 
panion Alexander Shaler, 271 Clinton Ave., Newark, N. J. 

Sickles, George Stanton, Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Daniel E. Sickles, Charge d'Afifairs, Brussels, Belgium. 

Sidman, Charles A., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion George D. Sidman, care of Index Bureau, Dept. of 
State, Washington, D. C. 

Sinnicksen, Mrs. F. A., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion William R. D. Blackwood, 852 N. 23d St., Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

Sproul, Mrs. Mary D., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Samuel C. Wright, 148 Winthrop St., Medford, 
Mass. 

Storey, T, Reid, Son of Original First Class Companion 
John H. R. Storey, 1746 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Taylor, Edward B. G., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Forrester L. Taylor, Rocky Mount, Va. 

Terry, John W., Son of Orio^inal First Class Companion 
John D. Terry, yj Leland Ave., New York City. 

Thorn, Miss Laura B., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Walter Thorn, 355 Ovington Ave., Brooklvn, 
N. Y. 

Toffey, George A., Son of Original First Class Companion 
John J. Tofifey, 155 Magnolia Ave., Jersey City, N. J. 



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Veale, William McD., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Moses Veale, 509 S. 43d St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Wainwright, John D., Lieutenant U. S. N., Son of Orig- 
inal First Class Companion John Wainwright, care Navy 
Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Walton, William A., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion George W. Walton, Oxford, Pa. 

Ward, Joseph E., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Nelson W. Ward, Springfield, Mo. 

Wheeler, Prof. Charles A., Nephew of Original First Class 
Companion H. J. Parks, Connecticut Agricultural College, 
Storrs, Conn. 

Whitman, John, Son of Original First Class Companion 
Frank M. Whitman, 59 Washington Ave., Haverhill, Mass. 

Williams, Charles W., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Ellwood N. Williams, 1514 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 




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BttmBth (Emttpa«ttin0 of tl)? IFtrBt (Claaa 



Adams, John G. B., Captain 19th Mass. Infantry, Boston, 
Mass. 

Died. No record of date. 
Anderson, Marion T., Captain Co. D, 51st Ind. Infantry, 
471 Florida Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Died February 7, 1904. 
Anderson, Robert, Acting Master's Mate, U. S. S. Keokuk, 
Portsmouth, N. H. 

Died. No record of date. 
Avery, William B., Captain ist N. Y. Marine Artillery, 
Warwick, R. I. 

Died July 19, 1894. 
Baird, Absolom, Brigadier and Brevet Major General 
U. S. A., Catonsville, Md. 
Died June 14, 1905. 
Batchelder, Richard N., Quartermaster General U. S. A., 
retired, Manchester, N. H. 

Died. No record of date. 
Barker, Nathaniel C, Sergeant Co. E, nth N. H. Infantry, 
12 Ellsworth St., Somerville, Mass. 
Died March 7, 1904. 
Bennett, Orson W., Captain Co. A, I02d U. S. C. T., 909 
Drexel Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died January 8, 1904. 
Bronner, August F., Battery E, ist N. Y. Artillery, 
Newark, N. J, 

Died October 31, 1893. 
Brown, John H., Captain Co. D, 12th Kentucky Infantry, 
Roslindale, Mass. 

Died January 30, 1905. 
Blackmar, Wilmon W., Captain Co. H., ist W. Va. Cav- 
alry, Commander in Chief Grand Army of the Republic, 72 
Commonwealth Ave,, Boston, Mass. 

Died July 16, 1905, at Butte, Mont., while on a tour 
of inspection of G. A. R. 

Burke, Thomas, Sergeant Co. A, 5th N. Y. Cavalry, Rail- 
road Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 
Died March 15, 1902. 
Butterfield, Daniel, Colonel 5th U. S. Infantry, Brevet 
Major General U. S. A., 616 Fifth Ave., New York City. 
Died July 17, 1901. 
Campbell, James A., Captain Co. A, 2d N. Y. Cavalry, 
Fort Snelling, Minn. 

Died May 6, 1904. 



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Casey, David P., Co. C, 25th Mass. Infantr}^ Whitinsville, 
Mass. 

Died September 4, 1893. 
Christiancy, James I., ist Lieutenant 9th Alich. Cavalry, 
Washington, D. C. 

Died. No record of date. 
Clark, John W., Captain and A. O. 11., U. S. V., Mont- 
pelier, Vt. 

Died. No record of date. 
Coffey, Robert J., Sergeant Co. K, 4th Vermont Infantry, 
Bennington, \^t. 

Died. No record of date. 
Collis, Charles H. T., Colonel 114th Pa. Infantry (Collis 
Zouaves), Brevet Major General U. S. Vols., Past Commander 
Medal of Honor Legion, New York City. 
Died May 11, 1902. 
Corcoran, Thomas E., Landsman U. S. N., U. S. S. Cincin- 
nati, 315 E. 37th St., New York City. 
Died April 9, 1904. 
Corliss, Stephen P., Captain Co. F, 4th N. Y. Heavy Artil- 
lerv, Brevet Colonel V. S. Vols., 211 Hamilton St., Albany, 
N. Y. 

Died May 9, 1904. 
Crosier, William H. H., Sergeant Co. G, 149th N. Y. In- 
fantry, Syracuse, N. Y. 

Died September i, 1903. 
Cummings, Amos J., Sergeant Major 26th N. J. Infantry, 
;i,2 Charlton St. New York City. Past Commander IMedal of 
Honor Legion. 

Died May 2, 1902. 
Cutts, James M., Captain nth L^. S. Infantry, Brevet 
Lieut. Colonel U. S. A., War Dept., Washington, D. C. 
Died February 24, 1903. 
Davidson, Andrew, Captain Co. E, 121st N. Y. Infantry, 
and Captain 30th U. S. C. T., Cooperstown, N. Y. 
Died November 10, 1902. 
Day, Charles, Private Co. K., 210th Pa. Infantrv, Corning, 
N. Y. 

Died. No record of date. 
Di Cesnola, Louis P., Colonel 4th N. Y. Cavalry, care 
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. 
Died November 21, 1904. 
Dillon, Michael A., Commissary Sergeant i8th V. R. C, 
Past Commander Medal of Honor Legion, Second Auditor's 
Office, Treasury Department, Washington, D. C. 
Died October 6, 1904. 
Doran, John J., Chief Boatswain U. S. N., 404 Bradford 
Ave., Fall River, Mass. 

Died February 16, 1904. 



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Durham, James R., Lieutenant Co. E, 12th W. Va. In- 
fantry, Brevet Captain U. S. V., Quartermaster Medal of 
Honor Les^ion, 1890 to 1902, 1708 9th St., N. W., Washington, 
D. C. 

Died August 6, 1904. 

Estes, Llewellyn G., A. A. G. and Brevet Brig. General 
U. S. V^ols., Commander Medal of Honor Legion from Sept 
21, 1904, 635 G St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Died February 21, 1905. 

Fasnacht, Charles H., ist Lieutenant Co. A, 99th Pa. In- 
fantry, Lancaster. Pa. 

Died. No record of date. 

Fassitt, John B., Captain Co. F, 23d Pa. Infantry, Norfolk, 
Conn. 

Died January 18, 1905. 

Fisher, Joseph, Corporal Co. C, 6ist Pa. Infantry, 1316 S. 
2ist St., Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died October 8, 1903. 

Frick, Jacob G., Colonel 129th Pa. Infantry, Pottsville, Pa. 

Died March 5, 1902. 
Green, George, nth Ohio Infantry, Troy, Ohio. 

Died February 10. 1898. 
Greig, Theodore W., Captain Co. E, 6ist N. Y. Infantry, 
New York City. 

Died November 17, 1893. 

Hall, Francis B., Chaplain i6th N. Y. Infantrv, Platts- 
burg, N. Y. 

Died October 4, 1903. 
Hapeman, Douglas, Lieut. Colonel 104th 111. Infantrv, 
Brevet Colonel L^. S. Vols., Ottawa, 111. 
Died June 3, 1905. 
Heermance, William L., Captain Co. C, 6th N. Y. Cavalry, 
Brevet Lieut. Colonel N. Y. S. V., 312 Greenwich St., New 
York City. 

Died February 25, 1903. 
Herron, Francis J., Major General L^. S. Vols., 40 Broad- 
way, New York City. 

Died Januar}- 8, 1902. 
Hill, Edward, Lieutenant Colonel i6th Mich. Infantry, 
St. Louis, Mich. 

Died. No record of date. 
Hill, James, ist Lieutenant Co. I, 21st Iowa Infantry, 
Cascade, Iowa. 

Died September 2, 1899. 
Hyde, Thomas W., Colonel ist Maine Infantrv, Brevet 
Brig. General U. S. Vols., Bath, Me. 
Died. No record of date. 



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Jamieson, Walter, ist Lieutenant Co. D, 139th Regiment 
N. Y. Infantry, Holland Station, Rockaway Beach, Long 
Island, N. Y. 

Died December 6, 1904. 
Johndro, Franklin, Private Co. A, 11 8th N. Y. Infantry, 
Bay City, Mich. 

Died. No record of date. 
Josselyn, Simeon T., ist Lieutenant Co. C, 13th 111. In- 
fantry, Omaha, Neb. 

Died April 4, 1905. 
Judge, Francis W., Captain Co. K, 79th N. Y. Infantry, 
479 Herkimer St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Died December 3, 1904. 
Kenyon, John S., 2d Lieutenant Co. D, 3d N. Y. Cavalry, 
6oiWarren St., Syracuse, N. Y. 
Died February 16, 1902. 
Kuder, Andrew, Captain Co. B, 8th N. Y. Cavalry, South 
Livonia, N. Y. 

Died. No record of date. 
Larkin, David, Farrier, Co. F, 4th U. S. Cavalry, 260 
Charles St., East Cambridge, Mass. 
Died May 8, 1905. 
Leonard, Edwin, Sergeant Co. I, 37th Mass. Infantry, 
Mittineague, Mass. 

Died April 5, 1900. 
Lilley, John, Co. F, 205th Pa. Infantry, Lewistown, Pa. 

Died May 12, 1902. 
Lonergan, John, Captain Co. A, 13th Vermont Infantry, 
yy St. Etienne St., Montreal, Canada. 
Died August 6, 1902. 
Mahoney, Jeremiah, Sergeant Co. A, 29th Mass. Infantry, 
33 Everett St., Charlestown, Mass. 
Died November 24, 1902. 
Marland, William, Captain 2d Batterv^ Mass. Light Artil- 
lery, Brevet Major U. S. Vols., Griffin, Georgia. 
Died April 17, 1905. 
Marsh, Albert, Sergeant Co. B, 64th N. Y. Infantry, Ran- 
dolph, N. Y. 

Died February 17, 1895. 
Morrison, John G., U. S. S. Carondolet, New York City. 

Died. No record of date. 
Mullen, Patrick, Boatswain's Mate on board of the U. S. 
S. Don, 112 S. Collington Ave., Baltimore, Md. 
Died February 14, 1896. 
McCammon, William W., Captain 14th U. S. Infantry, 
Brevet Major U. S. Vols., Vancouver Barracks, Washington. 
Died March 2^], 1903. 



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McClelland, Matthew, First Class by Inheritance, Son of 
Original First Class Companion Matthew McClellan, deceased, 
U. S. S. Richmond, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died. No record of date. 
McKee, George, Co. D, 89th N. Y. Infantry, Lincoln, Cal. 

Died July 8, 1892. 
McKown, Nathaniel A., Sergeant Co. B, 58th Pa. Infantry, 
Tunkhannock, Pa. 

Died August 11, 1902. 
Neahr, Zachariah C, Private Co. K, I42d N. Y. Infantry, 
Canajoharie, N. Y. 

Died July 21, 1903. 
Nichols, Henry C, Captain Co. E, 73d U. S. C. Troops, 
Coventry, Vt. 

Died February 10, 1904. 
O'Brien, Henry D., Major ist Minn. Infantry, 421 Chest- 
nut St., St. Louis, Mo. 

Died November 2, 1902. 
Orr, Robert L., Colonel 6ist Pa. Infantry, Custom House, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died November 14, 1894. 
Orr, William D., First Class in Succession, Son of Orig- 
inal First Class Companion Robert L. Orr, deceased. Custom 
House, Philadelphia, Pa. 

Died June 24, 1902. 
Palmer, John G., Co. G, 21st Conn. Infantry, 155 Lincoln 
St., Middletown, Conn. 

Died November 17, 1901. 
Pearson, Alfred L., Colonel 155th Pa. Infantry, Brevet 
Major General U. S. Vols., Shields, Pa. 
Died January 6, 1903. 
Pittinger, William, Sergeant Co. G, 2d Ohio Infantry, 
Fallbrook, Cal. 

Died April 24, 1904. 
Pond, James B., Captain Co. C, 3d Wis. Cavalry, 604 
Bergen Ave., Jersey City, N. J. 
Died June 21, 1903. 
Poole, William B., Quartermaster U. S. N., serving on 
board of the U. S. S. Kearsage, 167 Allen Ave., Lynn, Mass. 
Died August 15, 1904. 
Powers, Wesley J., Private Co. F, 147th 111. Infantry, St. 
Charles, 111. 

Died December 14, 1902. 
Quay, Matthew S., Colonel 134th Pa. Infantry, U. S. 
Senate, Washington, D. C. 
Died May 28, 1904. 
Reed, Thomas M., Co. C, 27th N. J. Infantry, Washing- 
ton, D. C. 

Died May 26, 1892. 



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Rhodes, Sylvester D., Captain Co. D, 6ist Pa. Infantry, 
Parsons, Pa. 

Died August 29, 1905. 
Richards, Louis, U. S. S. Pensacola, New York City. 

Died January 7, 1894. 
Robinson, John C., Major General U. S. A., retired, Bing- 
hamton, N. Y. 

Died February 18, 1897. 
Rutherford, John T., Captain 9th N. Y. Cavalry, Brevet 
Major U. S. V., Canton, N. Y. 

Died. No record of date. 
Sacriste, Louis J., Captain Co. B, 6th U. S. Veteran Vols., 
La Grange, 111. Medal awarded as Captain Co. D, ii6th Pa. 
Infantry. 

Died August 18, 1904. 
Scanlon, Patrick, Co. A, 4th Mass. Cavalry, Unionville, 
Conn. 

Died September 5, 1903. 
Scott, Julian A., Drummer Co. E, 3d Vt. Infantrv, Plain- 
field, N. J. 

Died. No record of date. 
Scott, J. Wallace, Captain Co. D, 157th Pa. Infantry, 
Brevet Major U. S. V., 21 12 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died May 12, 1903. 
Seaward, Richard H., Master's Mate, U. S. S. Commo- 
dore, Kittery Point, Maine. 

Died. No record of date. 
Shipley, Robert F., Sergeant Co. I, 5th N. Y. Infantrv, 
Mendota, 111. 

Died April 29, 1903. 
Smith, Charles H., Brevet Major General U. S. A., retired, 
1728 O St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Died July 17, 1902. 
Stephens, William G., Private Chicago Mercantile Bat- 
tery, III. \^ol., 2570 N. Ashland Ave., Station X, Chicago, 111. 
Died March 21, 1903. 
Stout, Richard S., U. S. S. Isaac Smith, Owego, N. Y. 

Died. No record of date. 
Sturgeon, James K., Co. F, 46th Ohio Infantry, Los An- 
geles, Cal. 

Died. No record of date. 
Taylor, Anthony, Captain Co. A, 15th Pa. Cavalry, Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

Died >,Iay 21, 1894. 
Taylor, William, Captain Co. E, ist Md. Infantry, 19 
Fairview Ave., Baltimore, Md. 
Died April 6, 1902. 
Thomas, Hampton S.. Major ist Pa., Cavalry, Brevet Col- 
onel U. S. Vols., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died May 21, il 



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Tobie, Edward P., 2d Lieutenant Co. E, ist Maine Cav- 
alry, Pawtucket, R. I. 

Died January 25, 1900. 

Tobin, John M., Captain Co. I, 9th Mass. Infantry, Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

Died. No record of date. 

Vantine, Joseph E., U. S. S. Richmond, New Castle, Del. 

Died ^lay 5, 1904. 
Veazey, Wheelock G., Colonel i6th \'t. Infantry, Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

Died. No record of date. 

Vifquain, Victor, Colonel 97th 111. Infantry, Brevet Brig. 
General U. S. Vols., Lincoln, Neb. 
Died January 7, 1904. 

Wagner, John, Co. F, 8th Mo. Infantry, 105 Day St., 
Roxbury, Mass. 

Died August 24, 1896. 

Wells, Thomas M., ist Lieutenant Co. C, 6th N. Y. Cav- 
alry, Canton, N. Y. 

Died February 5, 1901. 

Wheeler, Henry W., ist Lieutenant Co. A, 2d Maine In- 
fantry, Brevet Captain U. S. Vols., 6th Auditor's Office, Wash- 
ington, D. C. 

Died April 17, 1904. 

Whittier, Edward N., ist Lieutenant 5th Battery, Alaine 
Light Artillery, Brevet Captain V. S. V., 647 Boylston St., 
Boston, Mass. 

Died June 14, 1902. 

Williams, Frank, U. S. S. Marblehead, Porto Rico. 
Died. No record of date. 

WilHamson, James A., Colonel 4th Iowa Infantry, Brevet 
^lajor General U. S. Vols., 18 E. 48th St., New York City. 
Died September 7, 1902. 

Wilson, WilUam, Sergeant Troop B, 4th U. S. Cavalry, 
Presidio, Cal. 

Died. No record of date. 

Wood, Daniel A., Co. K, ist W. \'a. Cavalry, Wheeling, 
W. Va. 
Died August 10, 1894. 

Woodward, Evan M., ^Tajor 2d Regiment Pa. Reserve In- 
fantry, Yardville, N. J. 

Died August 15, 1904. 



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Delcambrie, Mrs. Gabrielle, Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion Louis P. di Cesnola, 109 E. 57th St., New 
York City. 

Died January i, 1902. 

Kountz, Frederick J., Captain U. S. Vols.,. Son of Original 
First Class Companion John S. Kountz, Toledo, Ohio. 
Died June 9, 1901. 

Mitchell, Annis Lee, Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Frank Furness, 252 S. 23d St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Died November 11, 1904. 

Parlow, Miss Maud H., Niece of Original First Class 
Companion Charles H. Houghton, Jersey City, N. J. 
Died May 11, 1900. 

Quinlan, James J., Son of Original First Class Companion 
James Quinlan, 118 E. ii6th St., New York, N. Y. 
Died March 11, 1894. 








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Ayers, John G. K., Private Co. H, 8th Missouri Infantry, 
Moro Park, Mich. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Barringer, William H., Co. F, 4th W. Va. Infantry, Hand- 
ley, W. Va. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Bickford, John F., Master's Mate U. S. S. Kearsarge, 
Gloucester, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Boehm, Peter M., Captain U. S. A., retired, 67 11 Perry 
Ave., Chicago, 111. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Brannigan, Felix, 74th N. Y. Infantry and Adjutant 103d 
U. S. C. T., Ass't Att'y, Dept. Justice, Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Brown, Charles E., Captain Co. C, 50th Pa, Infantry, 
Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Brown, John H., Captain Co. D, 12th Ky. Infantry, 3 Pen- 
field St., Roslindale, Mass. 

Insane. Dropped at wife's request, December 17, 
1902. 

Carson, William J., Musician Co. E, ist Battalion, 15th 
U. S. Infantry, Munice, Ind. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Caruana, Orlando E., Private Co. K, 51st N. Y. Infantry, 
care War Dept, Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Clark, Dayton P., Captain Co. F, 2d Vt. Infantry, Mont- 
pelier, Vt. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Cohn, Abraham, Sergeant Major 6th N. H. Infantry, 36 
E. 84th St., New York, N. Y. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Compson, Hartwell B., Major 8th N. Y. Cavalry, Port- 
land, Oregon. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Conaway, John W., Co. C, 83d Indiana Infantry, St. John, 
Wash. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Conboy, Martin, 2d Lieutenant Co. B, 37th N. Y. Infantry, 
401 G St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Downs, Henry W., Sergeant Co. I, 8th Vt. Infantry, 143 
Tremont St., Boston, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 



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Dungan, James K. L., Ordinary Seaman, U. S. N., U. S. S. 
Fort Hindman, Malcolm, Neb. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Dunne, James, Corporal Chicago Merchantile Battery, 
Parcel Room, N. W. R. R., Chicago, 111. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Ellsworth, Thomas F., Captain Co. B, 55th Mass. In- 
fantry, Peabody, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Embler, Andrew H., Major 59th N. Y. Infantry, Brevet 
Lieut. Colonel U. S. \'ols.. New Haven, Conn. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Fraser, William W., Private Co. I, 97th 111. Infantry, 109 
Main St., Ottawa, Kan. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Freeman, Henry B., Colonel 5th U. S. Infantry, Paw- 
huska, Okl. Ter. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
George, Daniel G. (correct name William Smith), Or- 
dinary Seaman U. S. N., Lawrence, Mass. 

Dropped at own request. May 27, 1902. 

Ginley, Patrick J., ist Lieutenant Bat. G, ist N. Y. Light 
Artillery, 154 E. i22d St., New York, N. Y. 
Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Golden, Theodore W., Co. G, 7th L^. S. Cavalry, Janes- 
ville, Wis. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 

Grindlay, James G., Colonel 146th N. Y. Infantry, Brevet 
Brig. General U. S. Yols., Comptroller's Office, Albany, N. Y. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Hill, Frank, Private U. S. Marine Corps, U. S. S. Nash- 
ville, care Navy Dept., Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Hogarty, William P., Lieutenant Battery B, 4th U. S. 
Artillery, retired, Brevet Captain L\ S. Vols., care A. G. O., 
War Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Jones, David, ist Lieutenant Co. I, 54th Ohio Infantry, 
Good Hope, Ohio. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Knight, William J., Private Co. E, 21st Ohio Infantry, 
Stryker, Ohio. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Lawton, John S., Sergeant Co. D, 5th U. S. Cavalry. 
Address unknown. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 



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Lower, Cyrus B., Co. E, 23d Ohio Infantry, Agricultural 
Dept., Washington, D. C. 

Dropped October 13. 1903. 
Lukes, William F., Landsman U. S. S. Colorado, 70 State 
St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Manning, Joseph S., Private Co. K, 29th Mass. Infantry, 
31 Dartmouth St., Somerville, Mass. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Martin, Edwin S., L^. S. S. Galena, Soldiers' Home, 
Togus, Me. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Maxham, Lowell M., Color Sergeant Co. F, 7th Mass. In- 
fantr}^. Box 2427, Boston, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Miller, Willard, Seaman U. S. S. Baltimore. 9 Linwood 
St., Charlestown, Mass. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Mitchell, Theodore, Private Co. F, 61 st Pa. Infantry, 
Pittsburg, Pa. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Morin, William H., Boatswain's Mate U. S. N., serving on 
U. S. S. Fortune, care Navy Dept., Washington, D. C 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Munsell, Harvey M., Co. A, 99th Pa. Infantry, 228 W. 
59th St., New York City. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Murphy, Jeremiah J., Troop M, 3d U. S. Cavalry, Tennal- 
lytown, D. C. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
McGraw, Thomas, Sergeant Co. D, 23d 111. Infantry, 
Saunders, Kan. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
McKay, Charles W., Sergeant Co. C, 154th N. Y. Infantry, 
Fergus Falls, Minn. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Noyes, Wallace W., Private Co. F, 2d Vt. Infantry, Mont- 
pelier, Vt. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Osborne, William H., Private Co. C, 29th Mass Infantr)^ 
27 School St., Boston, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Porter, John R., ist Lieutenant Co. G, 21st Ohio Infantry, 
Cork well, Ind. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Reed, George W., Private Co. E, nth Pa. Infantry, 151 
Rose St., Johnstown, Pa. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 



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Rush, John, U. S. S. Richmond, 504 14th St., N. W., 
Washington, D. C. 

Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Russell, Milton, Captain Co. A, 51st Ind. Infantry, 1126 
W. 9th St., Des Moines, la. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Sullivan, Edward, Private U. S. Marine Corps, Navy 
Yard, League Island, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Sullivan, John, Seaman U. S. S. Monticello, 44 Water St., 
Portsmouth, N. H. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Taylor, Joseph, Co. E, 7th R. I. Infantry, 28 S. Whipple 
St., Lowell, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Thackrah, Benjamin, Private Co. H, 115th N. Y. Infantry, 
Amsterdam, N. Y. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Tompkins, George W., Corporal Co. F, 124th N. Y. In- 
fantry, National Soldiers' Home, Va. 
Dropped September 21, 1904. 
Tracy, Amasa S., Colonel 2d Vt. Infantry, Burlington, Vt. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Treat, Howell B., Sergeant Co. I, 52d Ohio Infantry, 
Painsville, Ohio. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Trogden, Howell G., Private Co. B, 8th Mo. Infantry, 703 
W. 6ist St., Chicago, 111. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Walsh, Edward, Sr., Co. D, 54th Ohio Infantry, 715 21st 
St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Walsh, John, Corporal Co. D, 5th N. Y. Cavalry, 24 Ash- 
ley St., Springfield, Mass. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Ward, William H., Captain Co. B, 47th Ohio Infantry, 
1000 E. 14th St., Kansas City, Mo. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 
Youngs, Benjamin F., ist Michigan Sharpshooters, 30 
Albert St., Stratford, Canada. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 

The following amendment to the by-laws of the "Medal of 
Honor Legion was passed at the annual meeting in Buffalo, N. Y., 
in October, 1901. 

"Companions in arrears for more than two years shall be notified 
by the Quartermaster, and if such arrears are not paid on or before 
the next annual meeting thereafter, unless such dues are remitted 
or accounted for by the Executive Committee, the names of the 
delinquent shall be stricken from the roll. Any member so stricken 
from the roll may be restored to membership on payment of all 
arrears, on the vote of the Elxecutive Committee." 



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SropppJi — ffiflmpamiinB 0f ll|p ^rriinb (Elaas 



Allen, Burton E., Son of Original First Class Companion 
James Allen, Co. F, i6th N. Y. Infantry, 173 Wabasha St., 
St. Paul, Minn. 

Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Brannigan, Robert A., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Felix Brannigan, Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Brown, Warren, Son of Original First Class Companion 
Charles E. Brown, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Downs, Arthur W., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Henry W. Downs, Brookline, Mass. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Ginley, John A., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Patrick J. Ginley, 154 E. 1226. St., New York City. 
Dropped September 21, 1904. 

Grindlay, Miss Effie, Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion James G. Grindlay, Albany, N. \. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Knox, George H., Lieutenant 20th U. S. Infantry, Nephew 
of Original First Class Companion Edward M. Knox, care A. 
G. O., War Dept., Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Levy, Jeremiah S., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Benjamin B. Levy, 2365 7th Ave., New York City. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Mack, John H., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Alexander Mack, New London, Conn. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Walsh, Edward, Jr., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Edward Walsh, 715 21st St., N. W., Washington, D. C. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Warfel, Miss Emma D., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Henry C. Warfel, Phillipsburg, Pa. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 

Young, George A., Son of Original First Class Companion 
James M. Young, 26 W. 9th St., Jamestown, N. Y. 
Dropped October 13, 1903. 



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Holland, Milton M., Serg-eant-Major 5th V. S. C Troops. 
Washington, D. C. 

Resigned. No date. 

Laverty, John, U. S. S. Alaska, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Resigned. No record of date. 

McBryar, William, Sergeant Troop K, loth U. S. Cavalry, 
care A. G. O., War Dept., Washing1:on, D. C. 
Resigned February 2"/, 1903. 

Tracy, William G, Major I22d N. Y. Infantry, and A. D. 
C. Major General Slocnm's Stafif, Syracuse, N. Y. 
Resigned January i, 1903. 

Webb, Alexander, Lieutenant Colonel 44th U. S. Infantry 
and Brevet Major General U. S. A., New York City. 
Resigned January 7, 1895. 



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Hills, Arthur M., Son of Original First Class Companion 
William G. Hills, 3426 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. 
Resigned. No record of date. 

Truell, Mrs. Isadore L., Wife of Original First Class 
Companion Edwin M. Truell, 1733 P St., N. W., W^ashington, 
D. C. 

Resigned February 20, 1894. 



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Barker, Edgar C, Son of (Jriginal First Class Companion 
Natlianiel C. Barker, no State St., Boston, Mass. 
Transferred March 7, 1904. 

Batchelder, George A., Son of Original F^irst Class Com- 
panion Richard N. Batchelder, deceased, San Francisco, Cal. 
Transferred January 5, 1901. 

Bennett, William T., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Orson W. Bennett, 228 Thurlow St., Cripple Creek, 
Col. 

Transferred January 8, 1904. 

Davidson, Clarence W., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion Andrew Davidson, Cooperstown, N, Y. 
Transferred November 10, 1902. 

Di Cesnola, Louise Irene P., Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion Louis P. Di Cesnola, deceased, care Metro- 
politan Museum of Art, New York City. 
Transferred November 21, 1904. 

Dillon, Miss Marie A., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Michael A. Dillon, deceased, Mt. Pleasant, D. C. 
Transferred October 6, 1904. 

Estes, L. W., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Llewellvn G. Estes, deceased, Corcoran Building:, Washins:- 
ton, D. C. S' ^ 

Transferred February 21, 1905. 

Frick, William R., Son of Original First Class Companion 
Jacob G. Frick, deceased, 3036 Susquehanna Ave., Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

Transferred March 5, 1902. 

Hoffman, Mrs. Mary Hapeman, Daughter of Original 
First Class Companion Douglas Hapeman, deceased. Ottawa, 
Illinois. 

Transferred June 3, 1905. 

Lonergan, Thomas P., Son of Original First Class Com- 
panion John Lonergan, deceased, yy St. Etienne St., Montreal, 
Canada. 

Transferred August 6, 1902. 



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Marsh, George K., Nephew of Original First Class Com- 
panion Albert Marsh, deceased, Randolph, N. Y. 
Transferred February 17, 1895. 

Rutherford, Dr. Martin C, Son of Original First Class 
Companion John T. Rutherford, deceased, Rochester, N. Y. 
Transferred August 27, 1898. 

Thatcher, Mrs. M. P., Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Wesley J. Powers, deceased, St. Charles, 111. 
Transferred December 14, 1902. 

Tobie, Willis, Son of Original First Class Companion 
Edward P. Tobie, deceased, Pawtucket, R. I. 
Transferred January 25, 1900. 

Wheelock, Mrs. Harry C, Daughter of Original First 
Class Companion Stephen P. Corliss, deceased, 114 College 
St., Burlington, Vt. 

Transferred May 9, 1904. 

Williams, Mrs. Sarah C, Daughter of Original First Class 
Companion Edwin Leonard, deceased, 148 N. Spring St., 
Springfield, Mass. 

Transferred April 6, 1900. 



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Blackwood, Miss Anna V., Daughter of Companion Wil- 
liam R. D. Blackwood, to Mrs. F. A. Sinnicksen, June 25, 1902. 

Miller, Miss May E., Daughter of Companion James Mil- 
ler, to Mrs. May E. Richardson, June 8, 1902. 



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